Description
This is the numbered and rooted plant that you are buying.
This plant does not ship to TX, AZ, CA, or LA due to agricultural regulations.
Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below 45 °F.
If temperatures in your area are expected to drop below 45 °F, please purchase our Heat Pack – Shipping Insurance to protect your order during transit.
This optional add-on helps ensure your plant arrives healthy and safe through colder months.
Costus vargasii is a rare spiral ginger prized for its distinctive growth habit and tropical foliage. The plant forms upright corkscrew stems with leaves arranged in a natural spiral, creating a layered, architectural appearance.
This species is sometimes associated with collector names like “Raspberry Yogurt,” referring to its unique coloration and presentation, but it is best identified and sold under its proper botanical name.
Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, it thrives in warm, humid environments and performs well in shaded garden settings or large containers.
A highly desirable collector ginger for its uncommon form and strong tropical presence.
Basic Care
Light: Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid harsh direct sun.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60–80 %).
Temperature: Ideal 70–90 °F; protect from cold below 55 °F.
Fertilizer: Feed every 2–4 weeks during active growth with a balanced fertilizer.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate — thrives in warm, humid environments.
Phonetic: KOS-tus var-GAS-ee-eye
Leaf Stork specializes in rare tropical plants and collector aroids — Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, and Alocasia.
From our greenhouse to your doorstep, each plant is nurtured with care and shipped to ensure a healthy, secure arrival.
