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Steve L · 05-17-2011, 12:27 PM

Yea, I know what you mean. I've been talking to a stalk of Heliconia Rostrata that's been showing signs of blooming for a month and just over the weekend finally peeked it's head out. I love this heliconia and look forward each summer for the blooms to appear on this plant. Regarding your costus, I think Yug has come up with another possible ID on yours. It could easily be Costus Woodsonii "Dwarf French Kiss". The nickname Indianhead ginger strictly refers to Costus Spicatus. You can see how confusing this family of plants is. Lots of common names applied to similar looking costus. If it is Woodsonii, not quite as hardy as Spicatus, but since you are growing it in a container, it shouldn't matter. Woodsonii will bloom at 2 feet which looks to be the height in your original picture of the plant .

Steve

05-17-2011, 12:27 PM	#29 (permalink)
Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 612 BananaBucks : 61,596 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 412 Times in 166 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: My quest for ginger Yea, I know what you mean. I've been talking to a stalk of Heliconia Rostrata that's been showing signs of blooming for a month and just over the weekend finally peeked it's head out. I love this heliconia and look forward each summer for the blooms to appear on this plant. Regarding your costus, I think Yug has come up with another possible ID on yours. It could easily be Costus Woodsonii "Dwarf French Kiss". The nickname Indianhead ginger strictly refers to Costus Spicatus. You can see how confusing this family of plants is. Lots of common names applied to similar looking costus. If it is Woodsonii, not quite as hardy as Spicatus, but since you are growing it in a container, it shouldn't matter. Woodsonii will bloom at 2 feet which looks to be the height in your original picture of the plant . Steve