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Costus curvibracteatus 'Green Mountain'

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Costus curvibracteatus 'Green Mountain'

Family Name: Costaceae

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Pink
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Orange, Red

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Others

Master ID 568
Species ID 1864
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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