Costus Woodsonii (Mal Thebu) Plant in Poly Bag

Plant Height - 12 to 18 inches 

Add a tropical touch to your garden with the Costus Woodsonii, locally known as Mal Thebu. This stunning plant features lush green foliage and eye-catching red cone-shaped flower bracts that bloom beautifully in warm climates. Its unique spiral stem structure gives it a graceful, ornamental look, making it an excellent choice for home gardens, patios, or shaded walkways.

Growing Style - This plant is a low-maintenance, upright-growing plant that thrives in poly bags, pots, or directly in the ground. It prefers partial shade and does particularly well in tropical gardens or under filtered sunlight, making it a great option for landscaping shaded borders or as an accent plant.

Watering - Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water thoroughly when the top layer of soil begins to dry out. This plant enjoys humidity and appreciates occasional misting in dry weather. 

Fertilizing - Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or compost once every 3–4 weeks during the active growing season. 

Light & Temperature - This plant prefers partial shade to bright, indirect sunlight. It grows best in Sri Lanka's warm and humid environment and does not tolerate extreme drought or full harsh sun.