Insulin Plant, Costus igneus - Plant

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Description

Costus igneus, Insulin plant is an herbal cure for diabetes and hence commonly called as an insulin plant.
What makes it special:
  • One of the best herbal (Antidiabetic) plant.
  • Low maintenance plant.
  • Perfect plant for outdoor garden.
Sr Item name
1 Insulin Plant, Costus igneus - Plant
2 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

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 floweÃÃ†à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ÃƒÆ’Æ’Ã ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ ¬Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾ ¢ ¢ÃƒÆ’ƒÆ’Ã†à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ ¢ÃƒÆ’ƒÆ’ ¢ÃƒÆ’Æ’ ¢ÃƒÆ’ ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã… ¡ ¬ÃƒÆ’†¦ ¡ ¬ÃƒÆ’ƒÆ’à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ ¬ ¦ ¡ ¹

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

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 16 inch (41 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

    Insulin Plant special feature

    One of the best medicinal plant.

    Insulin Plant uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • It is widely grown in gardens as an ornamental plant

    Medicinal Use:

    • A plant has the therapeutic potential of the leaves in diabetes
    • The leaves of Insulin Plant contain corosolic acid which helps to generate insulin thereby treating diabetes
    • Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
    • It has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like hypolipidemic, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-microbial

    Culinary Use:

    • Raw Leaves can be eaten
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