Cockscomb

Cockscomb Care

Celosia Twisted Red

What is the plant

Adored for its fascinated red flowers, Twisted Red Celosia’s velvety, ruby blossoms are twisted with deep curly edges. It’s fantastic in mixed containers or on their own. Twisted makes a long-lasting cut and dried flower. Plants grow 20″ tall and 14″ wide.Plant Twisted Red Celosia in full sun in good potting soil or in the garden with soil that has been amended with organic matter.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

5°C - 5°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Immediately after planting them, water them generously to settle the soil around the roots. A 3-inch layer of organic mulch can be spread around them to control weeds and help maintain moisture levels. Water them as often as necessary to keep the soil consistently moist.
Pruning
Using clippers sanitized with rubbing alcohol, remove the flowers as they fade to promote more flowers.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer may not be necessary. If the plants seem to be growing slowly, apply water-soluble fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio every two weeks or use a slow-release granular fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Celosia plants require a minimum of eight hours of direct sunlight and soil that drains quickly.
Soil
Celosias will grow in nutrient-poor, sandy soil but thrive and bloom more profusely in soil that contains high levels of organic matter. Soil pH levels between 6 and 6.5 are best.
Temperature
Celosia can be planted in the garden in the spring when temperatures will remain above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. They will be damaged if the temperature drops lower than that.