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Costus arabicus variegata, Costus amazonicus variegata - video
Variegated Spiral GingerFamily: Costaceae
Origin: South America
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Costus arabicus variegata
This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers
This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers
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Variegated Spiral Ginger. Originally from South America, this ginger is very popular in Hawaii and Florida. The actual name is C. arabicus variegata and it is labeled Costus amazonicus variegata almost everywhere. Spiraling stems rise with a strong white variegation and topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers. Takes both sun and shade, moist soil and lots of water.
This is a spectacular addition to your shade garden!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This is a spectacular addition to your shade garden!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster for every watering. Formulated especially for vegetative stage of plant development. Can be used for a quick build-up of vegetative growth, for establishing and recovering damaged plants that lost many leaves. This is an eco-friendly nutrition booster that can be used for edibles and organic gardens. Can be used for daily feeding with every watering. Scientifically-balanced stable formula is organic Amino-acid based and has NO EDTA chelators to eliminate nutrients lockup; it does not affect crop taste. Organic Amino acids greatly enhance stability of all Sunshine boosters and provide excellent absorption of trace elements. Pollinating insects friendly.This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant, dormant in winter
In stock
$39.95