Costus Igneus Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Costus igneus is a tropical perennial herb grown for its broad, spirally arranged green leaves and attractive orange flowers. It is suitable for tropical gardens, containers, borders, and ornamental landscape planting. The plant grows well in warm, humid conditions with partial shade to filtered sunlight and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

Features

• Tropical perennial herb
• Produces broad green foliage
• Develops attractive orange flowers
• Suitable for herb and tropical gardens
• Ideal for containers and borders
• Grows well in warm, humid conditions
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for ornamental planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Costus igneus
• Common Name (US): Insulin Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Costus Igneus Seeds
• Growth Habit: Tropical perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 8 weeks at 21 to 29°C with warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 120 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm