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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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. need?

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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.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

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16~24℃

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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%

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Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderZingiberales
FamilyCostaceae
GenusCostus
SpeciesCostus scaber

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