Celosia argentea
Species
Also called caudatus, plumed cockscomb, silver spiked cockscomb
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Annual” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“start the seeds indoors 10 weeks before the average last frost date” — How to Plant and Grow Celosia
“Days to maturity 60–90” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
from Celosia · “Maintain soil temperature around 75°F (24°C).” — Does Celosia Come Back Every Year? Perennial vs Annual Varieties Explained - Evergreen Seeds
“Full Sun (6-8+ hours)” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Low — drought tolerant” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Soil with a pH of 6–6.5 and high organic content is ideal.” — How to Plant and Grow Celosia
“Zone 3a – 11b” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Spacing 9″” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Height 6 to 48 inches” — How to Plant and Grow Celosia
“Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
from Celosia · “Once the seedlings grow strong enough and the frost threat has passed, I transplant them outdoors” — Does Celosia Come Back Every Year? Perennial vs Annual Varieties Explained - Evergreen Seeds
“harvest before seeds set for the best color retention” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
from Celosia · “The leaves also have a soft texture and a mild spinach-like taste.” — Celosia - Wikipedia
“Pests to watch out for include aphids and spider mites.” — How to Plant and Grow Celosia
“Good Companions Marigolds Zinnias Portulaca Vinca” — Celosia Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Celosia argentea
- Fact sheet: 10 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian