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Costus woodsonii
Dwarf Cone Ginger, Red Buttons, Dwarf French Kiss
Code: 90187
Price: $18.95
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Quantity in Basket: None
Family: Costaceae
This easy to grow dwarf ginger blooms with orange-yellow flowers protruding from 2 inch bright waxy red bracts. Flowers most of the year in warm climates. Upright canes are 3 to 4 feet with bright green glossy leaves on spiral stems. This popular south Florida border plant also makes a wonderful specimen or house plant. It has a wide tolerance for sun or part shade. Native to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and Panama. USDA zones 10 - 11.
Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering
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