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Costus fissiligulatus - video

African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus
Family: Costaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPink flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Costus fissiligulatus
Dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds.


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Costus fissiligulatus - African Princess, Cameroon Costus

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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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot