FAMILY : Costaceae
SIZE : 8' on average
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : filtered light to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep a bit moist
MIN. TEMP. : low 40's
FLOWER : on & off throughout the year

Attractive dark green foliage which are velvety smooth on the underside. The bright red inflorescence resembles a torch and yellow flowers emerge from the sides. The red bracts last a long time.