Red Button Ginger
Costus woodsonii
Family: CostaceaeNative: Central and South AmericaIdentified: Feb 25, 2026
A popular ornamental ginger featuring spiral stems, deep green waxy leaves, and bright red cone-shaped inflorescences from which small orange-yellow flowers emerge.
Learn more about Red Button Ginger in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Thrives in partial sun to full sun and requires rich, well-draining moist soil. It is a tropical plant that prefers high humidity and should be watered regularly to keep the soil consistently damp.