Costus gingers, or 'spiral gingers', plants and species distinguished from other gingers by foliage that spiral around the main stem. Species include Costus barbatus or 'Red spiral Ginger' , Costus specious or crape ginger, Costus igneus ' 'Fiery Costus' or 'Spiral Flag', The yellow flowering (spectacular) Costus spectabilis which is the floral emblem of Nigeria, Costus woodsonii 'Red button Ginger' or 'French Kiss', Costus stenophyllus the 'Bamboo Costus' and Costus pictus. Easy to grow, they prefer partial sun and do well in rich, moist well drained soil. Excellent both as garden specimens or container plants Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries.