How to grow and care for Costus arabicus 'Variegata'
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Costus arabicus 'Variegata'
Costus arabicus 'Variegata' 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
new leaf
water
How to water Costus arabicus 'Variegata'
How often should I water?
check Costus arabicus 'Variegata' Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Costus arabicus 'Variegata' need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Costus arabicus 'Variegata' likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Costus arabicus 'Variegata' at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Costus arabicus 'Variegata' prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Costus arabicus 'Variegata' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Costaceae, Genus: Costus, Species: Costus arabicus 'Variegata'
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Central South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Costus |
| Species | Costus arabicus 'Variegata' |
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