{"product_id":"insulin-plant","title":"Insulin Plant","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eCostus igneus Plant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eScientific Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eCostus igneus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eEnglish – Insulin Plant, Step Ladder Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"460\"\u003ePlant Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial, succulent, medicinal shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance-shaped, smooth, succulent, green, alternately arranged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red-orange, tubular, blooms at stem tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erect, succulent, easily branched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical regions of India; thrives in gardens and pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e1. Sun \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"885\"\u003ePartial shade to full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eToo much direct sunlight may scorch leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eWell-drained loamy or sandy soil, enriched with compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eModerate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eYoung plants need more frequent watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eRemove dead or yellow leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eRegular pruning encourages bushy growth and more leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eFertilizer Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eOrganic Fertilizers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eVermicompost \/ cow dung compost: 2–3 kg per plant every 2–3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eInorganic Fertilizers (Optional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eNPK 10:10:10 or 17:17:17 @ 25–30 g per plant every 2–3 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eUses of Costus igneus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eLeaves are traditionally believed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003ehelp control blood sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e in diabetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eConsumed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003ejuice, tea, or raw leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e (1–2 leaves daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eAnti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eSupports \u003cstrong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003edigestion, liver health, and general wellness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e Ornamental Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eBright red flowers and lush green leaves make it attractive in gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eCan be grown in pots or borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708460200300,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/insulin.jpg?v=1758884161","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/insulin-plant","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}