Costus fissiligulatus (African Princess) - Video 1

Botanical name: Costus fissiligulatus

Common names: African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus

Family: Costaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersPink flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Costus fissiligulatus (African Princess) pink flower close up, ruffled edges with yellow throat orange center

Costus fissiligulatus is an amazing new Costus from Gabon in West Africa. It has a dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds on a shortish plant of 3-4 ft that stands very erect. It is an easy grower with similar growing requirements to other gingers.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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