Insulin plant
₹200.00
- This plant is native to Southeast Asia, especially on the Greater Sunda Islands in Indonesia.
- The plant grows very quickly.
- This plant has large fleshy looking leaves.
- Flowering occurs during the warm months.
- The plant you may receive could have slight variations from the one that is depicted in the images. Because of the climatic conditions and plant availability Size, flowers and Pots may vary slightly.
- Should you have any clarifications, do reach us on the customer support.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Popularly used as – Costus Igneus ,Fiery Costus or Spiral Flag
- Flower – orange
- Edible – Leaves
- Growth – Fast growth rate
- Uses – The leaf of the plant helps in producing insulin.
PLANTING & CARE
- Temperature – Prefers temperature 35 degrees to 45 degrees
- Water – Newly planted–Costus requires 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, either through rainfall or irrigation.
- Light – Growing an insulin plant is not a bothersome task. … The plant thrives best when planted both in sun and shade. It needs at least 3 to 4 hours of sunlight. The plant is best suited in fertile and moist soil
- Fertilizer – Fertilize the underground rhizomes in the spring to prepare the plant for new growth
- Pruning – The herb best thrives in soil that is rich and well-drained. To ensure optimum foliage, add compost to the soil and make it better. You can add fertilizers to double the potency of the soil.
SPECIFICATION
- Plant – Insulin plant
- Flower colour – orange
- Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
- Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
- Weight – 2-3 Kgs
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