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insuline (इन्सुलिन) Insulin Plant, Costus igneus – Plant

Original price was: ₹999.00.Current price is: ₹650.00.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 18 inch (46 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Fiery costus, Spiral flag, Insulin plant
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 2 feet
Flower Colour Orange
Bloom Time Summer
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

 

  • At least five to six hours of morning sunlight a day is ideal.

Soil

  • The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.

Watering

  • Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

  • During the main growing season (August-December) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

  • Do not overwater the plant.

 

Insulin Plant Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

 

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

 

Sunlight Bright/Indirect Bright Sunlight.
Watering
  • Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil Well draining and nutrient-rich soil.
Temperature 18 to 29 degrees C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer
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About Insulin Plant

Costus igneus Nak and Costus pictus D. Don, commonly known as Insulin plant, is a member of Costaceae and a newly introduced plant in India from South and Central America. It is a perennial, upright, spreading plant reaching about two feet tall, with spirally arranged leaves and attractive flowers.

In southern India, it usually grows as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a dietary supplement in the treatment of diabetes

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 42 × 12 × 12 cm