The flowering period of Celosia cristata is summer and autumn, with various colors, such as red, yellow and pink, which are suitable for planting in flower beds.
Celosia cristata likes warm and dry growth environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between15 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Another name
Cocktail flower, old red, reed comb, pen comb, small head comb.
Growth habit
Celosia cristata likes warm and dry climate, is afraid of drought, likes sunshine and is not tolerant of waterlogging, but it has low requirements on soil, so it can be planted in general soil yards.
distribution range
Celosia cristata originated in Africa, tropical America and India, and has been widely planted all over the world.
control of insect
The common disease of Celosia cristata is leaf spot, which needs to be removed in time. Spray it with 0.2 ~ 0.5% potassium permanganate solution or 50% mancozeb wettable powder for 500 times.
Main value
Celosia cristata has many varieties and bright colors, and is often used as a flower bed in summer and autumn.