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

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