About Insulin plant
Costus igneus, commonly known as insulin plant
in India, belongs to the family Costaceae. Consumption of the leaves are
believed to lower blood glucose levels, and diabetics who consumed the leaves of this plant did
report a fall in their blood glucose levels.
Plant
Specifications
Plant Height |
1 ft |
Plant Spread |
6 inch |
*Above specification are indicative
only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
Common Name |
Costus igneus , Chamaecostus
cuspidatus, fiery costus or
spiral flag |
Maximum Reachable Height |
2 ft |
Compatibility |
Can be grown on Ground and Terrace |
Bloom Time |
6 months in a year |
Sunlight |
More than 6 hours of direct bright
sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
Watering |
Before water poke your finger/plain
small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches)
feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and
reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
Soil |
The soil should be well drained and
fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
Fertilizer |
During the main g rowing season
(June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer |