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Costus fissiligulatus , African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus Click to see full-size image


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 Costus fissiligulatus
Family: Costaceae
African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus
Origin: Tropical Africa
Large shrub 5-10 ftSmall shrub 2-5 ftShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterPink flowersYellow/orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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.


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Costus fissiligulatus , African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus Click to see full-size image
Costus fissiligulatus , African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus Click to see full-size image
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Costus fissiligulatus , African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus Click to see full-size image


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5485 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.
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SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 16 oz, fertilizer
6392 SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 16 oz, fertilizer

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 16 oz, fertilizer
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.
Element Content: N, P2O5, K2O, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Mg, B, Zn, Cu, Mo, Co. Fertilizer license # F002866.
DIRECTIONS: Mix 25 ml with 1 gal of water. Can be used with every watering, year around. Compatible with other Sunshine Boosters. Do not mix with other concentrated fertilizers.
For more information, visit SunshineBoosters page and download Sunshine Combo Boosters guide (2 pages).

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500 ml (16 oz)
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$19.00  
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SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 1 qt, fertilizer
6520 SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 1 qt, fertilizer

SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster... more

SUNSHINE Robusta - Vegetative Vigor Booster, 1 qt, fertilizer
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.
Element Content: N, P2O5, K2O, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Mg, B, Zn, Cu, Mo, Co. Fertilizer license # F002866.
DIRECTIONS: Mix 25 ml with 1 gal of water. Can be used with every watering, year around. Compatible with other Sunshine Boosters. Do not mix with other concentrated fertilizers.
For more information, visit SunshineBoosters page and download Sunshine Combo Boosters guide (2 pages).

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946 ml (1 qt)
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$29.00  
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