What is Costus?

Costus is a genus of plants belonging to the family Costaceae and the Order of Zingibererales. These tropical herbal plants have flowers that spirals on stalks that look like bamboo. This stem distinguishes it from its relative, zingiber or real ginger. In the light of their specially labeled stems, these plants are often referred to as spiral gingers. Different species have different flowers, leaves and leaves. There are some varieties with flowers and documents that look like cones, while others are shaped as pineapple or soft crepe coming from green cones. Some leaves have furry or velvety textures on their backs, while others are smooth and purple. Its deed looks like a red pineapple with small pulsating yellow flowers peeking. This species is commonly known as the ginger of the red tower. One other interesting but endangered species grown in Costa Rica is Costus stenophylus , or as is more often known, red snake ginger. Has the main and sticksThe ČSký pole designed by the main and red leaf with yellow flowers that resemble the serpent tongue.

Costus are the original of Asia and Africa, as well as both American continents. During sunny weather, it thrives in a partial sun during cold weather and partial shadow. Extreme exposure to the sun should be avoided as they can burn. These plants are easy to grow in the soil that drains well. During the winter they should be held dry. In spring or summer, they should be kept fertilized and often connected so that their soil is always humid.

These plants grow from rhizomes and are very durable. They are relatively resistant to pests and diseases. However, the houses sometimes feed on when they are grown outside. If the plant is maintained inside, it can attack a red spider.

In addition to decorative plants suitable for interiors and outdoors, some can be used for medical purposesTeré types Costus . The diosgenine source is used by Costus speciosus or crepe ginger, with distinctive light pink crepe flowers. It is a compound that can be used to produce various steroids such as progesterone. Costus Scaber is mixed with berries and is used as a snake toxic antid for biting dogs on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.