Celosia spicata growing herbaceous of the genus Celosia and also known as Wheat celosia, Celosia spicata annual plant and used for edible leaves and flowers but mostly used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 2+.
Leaves edible, color green in linear shape.
Celosia spicata flower
Flower color pink-purple with white, flowers are small grow in groups on inflorescence stalk in a shape of cone,
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Requirements for 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