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Paula R. (Florida) I love gingers! I ordered 2 of these and they are very tender and suffered in transit, but they are coming back strong and I've got a new shoot in just a week! Amazing!
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Insulin Plant (Painted Spiral Ginger) - Costus pictus
Wellspring Classic Series
$17.99
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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
Introducing Premium & Supreme plants
We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.
Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.
New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.
Shop with confidence
Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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We sell baby plants
Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
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