Autumn time

  

Autumn is slowly coming into progression after long monsoon phase has taken back seat this year. Although temperature for this season is on higher side which has lead to extended blooms of summer and monsoon season. 

                            Cypress vine is blooming after monsoon rains have passed .                                      

Costus igneus popularly known as Insulin plant is medicinal herb which is used for the treatment of  diabetic patient have blooms that are attractive and unique.   If you want know more about its health benefits in diabetes check my detailed post here Insulin plant benefits in diabetes                                                                                                                        

Costus igneus 

Autumn season brings in end to blooms of Vinca, Hibiscus, Gomphrena, Plumbago and many other annuals and perennials.                                                                                                                

                                                                         Vinca 

Hibiscus

                                                  Plumbago blooms 

This is fifth time in this year when inflorescence on my  mango tree has bloomed. 

Ruellia blooms are blooming  in full swing after rains. 

Aquatic blooms are usual to bloom in October 

(From top : Gomphrena, Adenium, Crinum Lily, Tecoma blooms, Huernia blooms )

This Greater white fronted  Goose came up to me to give a pose before joining its fellow Geese . 

Garden Affair : Insulin plant

                          Insulin plant aka Costus igneus is a perennial plant that is believed to be useful for the diabetic person as there has been research done that it can help in decreasing sugar level in body when leaves are consumed for a  specific time period . 

                                                    

The flowers of insulin plant are very attractive and comes in tubular shape . The flowers appear upon the crown of leaves . They bloom in the morning and fades away till the end of day. 

Insulin Plant care and growth                                                                                                                

                                                                                                            

Insulin plant is  an easy to grow plant that strives best in semi shade environment . It is grown in spiral manner with leaves growing all over the branch in spiral manner too .                                             

                                                                                                                           

The leaves of plant are fleshy and have sour taste , they are edible and are proven for their medicinal property of bringing down the sugar level in body.                                                                          

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