How to grow and care for Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.
Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.
How often should I water?
check Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. 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 scaber Ruiz & Pav. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. likes 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. 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 scaber Ruiz & Pav. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Costaceae, Genus: Costus, Species: Costus scaber
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Costus |
| Species | Costus scaber |
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