by randy | Apr 24, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
Now this is a really unusual ginger. The leaves are the same size as many of the other Costus species, but the stems are extremely short. The effect is a low ground cover with large mule ear like leaves. The large, paper thin, delicate flowers are spectacular, and...
by randy | Apr 24, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
the corkscrew ginger Costus spicatus is very common in Florida landscapes. It isn’t offered for sale very often anymore, but I see it in shady yards everywhere. The best part about this species is how forgiving it is. No amount of neglect seems to slow this...
by randy | Apr 21, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
Like all of the ginger plants in the family costaceae, Cheilocostus speciosus has true stems which spiral like a corkscrew. It is grown extensively in India for the rhizomes, which are used in ayurvedic medicine. The flower buds are also edible, usually eaten fresh in...
by randy | Apr 20, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
(formerly costus cuspidatus) is a wonderful little ginger from South America with stunning orange flowers. For a ginger of such small stature, it can be very showy. The tight clusters of low growing foliage are quite attractive, but the flowers are truly amazing. It...
by randy | Apr 20, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
False Cardamom Cardamom plants are widely available for sale on the internet. The only problem is that the plants being sold aren’t actually cardamom. If the plant is a low mounding ginger with glossy leaves, and amazingly fragrant foliage, then it isn’t...
