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How to grow growing Celosia spicata care:
Moist, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing: Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties/Problems with growing: In hot days can be burn from sun
Planting season: Spring
Pests and diseases: Nematode
Pruning season: All season
How to prune: Old flowers
Size of the plant: 10-90 cm, 4-36 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing
Irrigation water management requirement: Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Almost full sun
Is it possible to grow indoor? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information When does flowers bloom? Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower Small flowers that grow in groups on inflorescence stalk in a shape of cone, flower color pink-purple with white
Pollination is done by: Bees attract pollinators
Edible leaves When to trim the leaves ? Spring / Summer / Autumn
How to trim the leaves? Cut the stems or just leaves from the base
Information about leaves: Oval leaves in the colors: green, red or purple
Uses of Celosia spicata leaves: Eaten raw, salad, stir fry, cooked
Scientific name: Celosia spicata
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