Botanical Name: Celosia cristata
Common Name: Cockscomb Type of Plant: dicot: sp. annual Character annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, single-stemmed plant with coral-like velvety flower clusters held above the foliage Height 1-3' Spread 10-12" Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil needs good drainage Hardiness tender – best in hot-summer climates Morphology: Leaves alternate, ovate to elliptical, 2-3" long undulate margin – frequently tinted with red or purple Flowers curious, contorted or fluted flower clusters orange, yellow, red, violet Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed Usage: good in beds or pots – used for intense flower color and curious flowers. Sometimes mixed with other plants, but often used alone Landscape Care: Watering tolerates drought – but looks best with regular watering Fertilizing low N fertilizer, twice monthly Pruning remove spent flowers to prolong bloom Pests/Diseases whitefly Origin: Tropical Amererica Family: Amaranthaceae Notes: |
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