Cockscomb. An attractive plant with beautiful dense feathery spikes produced over a long period. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Celosia argentea
An attractive plant with beautiful dense feathery spikes produced over a long period
Additional information
| Generic | Celosia |
|---|---|
| Species | argentea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cockscomb |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Seed |
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