Celosia spicata

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