How to grow insulin plant at home
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Insulin plant (scientific name Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Costaceae family. This plant grows 2 to 5 feet tall. Its flowers come in colours like yellow and orange. Flowers bloom during the spring and summer seasons. Here is how to grow insulin plant at home.
Growing Conditions:
You can buy a plant from the local nursery. If you are growing this plant in pots then plant it in a container that at least 16 inches deep and wide. The insulin Plant grows well when it gets partial shade and sunlight. It must get at least 3 to 4 hours of sunlight every day for good growth. It can adapt to all kinds of soil. It grows well in soil that is well-drained and fertile. It needs regular watering during the summer season. Since this plant cannot tolerate frost, it must be moved indoors during the frost period. Fertilize your plant once a month during the summer season. This is the period when your plant gives flowers. Fertilizing is not needed much during the winter season.
How to propagate insulin plant:
This plant can be propagated by cutting off stem rhizomes. Here is how to propagate insulin plant.
First, take a healthy rhizome out of the soil. Then separate clumps into single pieces having a stem at the top. Take a container and fill it with healthy soil and compost. Insert the rhizomes and keep the container in a shady location. It takes one to two months for the plant to grow from the rhizome.
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