Costus malortieanus
Stepladder Plant, Stepladder Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, specimen |
| Height | 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |