Cart
Your cart is currently empty.
Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus
Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus
Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus
Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus

Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus

Regular price$17.99
/

  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way
The Insulin Plant, also known as Painted Spiral Ginger, is a unique tropical plant with spiral-shaped growth and vibrant green leaves with reddish undersides. Native to Southeast Asia and parts of India, it is prized for its medicinal uses, especially in traditional treatments for regulating blood sugar. So whether you are diabetic and want to grow an Insulin Plant to keep your glucose levels in check or want to brighten up your garden with its beautiful yellow flowers, you can't go wrong. It thrives in warm, humid, and shaded environments.

  • Mature height: 2-5 feet tall
  • Sunlight: Partial to full shade
  • Watering: keep the soil moist but ensure good drainage
  • USDA Zones: 8-11
  • Plants range from 3-8 inches tall in 3-inch-deep pots
  • Orders fulfilled within 1-2 business days
  • Award winning customer service
  • 30-day Arrive Alive Guarantee
FUEL your baby plant's growth with the help of

Our 5 fertilizer buddies

Don't take our word for it

★★★★★

Perfect!! Joining the carnivore swamp club and in my backyard :)

Emilie

Akai Ryu Venus Fly Trap

★★★★★

So far I can't say anything but I think it's made a huge difference in my elephant ears! They look like they're on steroids 🤣

Robin

Elephant Ear Fuel Fertilizer

★★★★★

My fig tree is gorgeous. Arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier.

Walnut

Olympian Fig

★★★★★

Beautifully packaged with excellent instructions and vitamins for planting. Thank you!

Nurse

Tomuri Male Kiwi

TRUST THE PLANT
Shipping experts

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Since we opened our doors in 2004, we have shipped millions of plants to mailboxes across the U.S.

Still concerned about ordering plants online? Rest assured, we have a live delivery guarantee.

Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus