There’s just something about the way Costus spicatus grows that pulls you in. That spiral pattern is oddly satisfying—I caught myself staring at it longer than I expected. And those cone shapes? They honestly look like they belong in an art gallery even before the yellow blooms show up.

I’ve been wondering, though—does it tend to spread all over the place in your garden, or does it behave itself and stay put? I’ve heard people call it the “Insulin Plant,” but if I’m being honest, it’s the look of it that wins me over every time. Really nice shot.