Costus sp. rebuybundle This plant prefers consistently moist

This plant prefers consistently moist conditions but is sensitive to overwatering

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spearhead-shaped leaves with prominent white veins

Water: Water your Philodendron 'Rio' when the top 5-7 cm of the soil are dry

Water when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch

Costus sp. rebuybundle This plant prefers consistently moistUnfortunately we lost the origjnal sp label for this Costus. Costus are tropical perennials often grown for their striking foliage and unique spiral growth habit. This plant features small, elongated, dark green leaves that emerge in a spiral pattern around its tall, upright stems. As they matures, Costus may produce flowers with a crinkled, crepe like appearance from cone shaped bracts, though flowering is less likely indoors. This plants spiral form