Costus megalobracteata (Kiss of Death)
$19.50
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you are purchasing a small established plant
Deep large olive leaves with hairy stems.Flowers basally with a deep maroon inflorescence and beautiful orchid like dayflowers. Costus megalobracteata practically screams ultra tropical and makes a great landscaping plant in a protected moist position.
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Unique basal flowers
Oblong fuzzy leaves and stem
This is an excellent feature costus for Wet Tropical Gardens, Rainforest Style Gardens and Mission Beach
| Growing Conditions | Best results are achieved when Kiss of Death is in a warm protected position with strong filtered light. Likes a bit of moisture and rich soil. |
| Flowering Season | Spring summer. Great cutflower. |
| Max Size | 2 m |
| Origin | costa rica |
| Temperature | Prefers a Tropical Climate |
| SKU | 106 |
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