Costus speciosus
Costus speciosus: (crepe paper ginger) Crepe ginger is a tall and beautiful landscape plant with large dark green leaves arranged on the stalk in a spiral. The delicate white flowers are truly spectacular have appearance of being made of crepe paper, and glisten when light shines through them from behind.The stems which are spiral like a corkscrew, and the leaves themselves spiral around the stem. The light green leaves are with a light green velvety underside. The plant adds vibrant red color to the garden for several weeks. Loves well drained potting compost with grit, loam and leaf mulch mixed in equal parts. Feed and water well during growing period. Keep moist during dormancy