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Insulin Plant

Name: Insulin Plant
SKU: FOL-INSULIN-PLANT-S
Price: 299.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Leaves traditionally used to support healthy sugar levels.

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Small ₹299 25–35 cm (with pot) Medium ₹399 50–65 cm (with pot) Large ₹499 80–100 cm (with pot)

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Plant height25–35 cm (with pot)

Comes in5 inch blue pot

Small: Starter size for desks, shelves and window sills. Leaves traditionally used to support healthy sugar levels. Comes in a 5 inch pot.

₹299 ₹399 Save ₹100 (25%)

+ 18% GST (added at checkout)

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Sunlight RequirementPartial Sun
Water RequirementModerate
Indoor / OutdoorOutdoor
Difficulty LevelEasy Care
Pet FriendlyYes
Air PurifyingNo

Pre-fertilised soil
Arrives healthy
Free replacement
Plant care support

Description

Insulin plant (Costus) has glossy spiral leaves; one or two leaves are chewed daily as a traditional remedy.

Care: Partial sun or bright shade. Keep the soil lightly moist.

Comes potted in a blue pot with nutrient-rich potting mix. Pick the size you like: the plant and the pot get bigger with each size.

Care Instructions

Partial sun or bright shade. Keep the soil lightly moist.

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Delivery & returns

Delivery: 1–3 days in Delhi NCR. Free delivery above ₹499, otherwise ₹79.
Returns: Live plants are checked before they leave us and cannot be returned. If a plant arrives damaged, message us within 48 hours with a photo and we will help.

Product details

Plant Details

Plant Type	Herb
Botanical Name	Costus igneus
Suitable For	Balcony, Terrace, Garden
Air Purifying	No
Pet Friendly	Yes

Growing Conditions

Indoor / Outdoor	Outdoor
Sunlight Requirement	Partial Sun
Water Requirement	Moderate
Difficulty Level	Easy Care

Foliage vs the Rest

Feature	Local nurseries	Foliage	Others
Plant quality	Poor health, no quality checks	Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check	Inconsistent
Pests	Common issue	Pest-controlled	Possible risk
Repotting	Needed (comes in a bag)	Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot	Varies
Soil	Standard soil	Pre-mixedPre-fertilised	Standard soil
After-sale help	None	Expert plant care support	None
Guarantee	No guarantee	Free replacementIf it arrives damaged	Conditional