Silver Cock's Comb

Silver Cock's Comb Care

Celosia argentea

Other names: Plumed Cockscomb

What is the plant

Decorate your garden with colorful annual plants that will quickly fill the free space and give a lot of flowers.

Silver Cock's Comb, also known as Plumed Cockscomb, Cockscomb Flower, and Flamingo Feather, is native to India and Africa or North and South America. It's a representative of the Amaranth plant family. The genus name, Celosia, comes from the Greek and means "burning."

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant abundantly from time to time, and in dry weather, add spraying to ensure sufficient humidity. However, when spraying, avoid getting water on the flowers. The best time to water and moisten is in the morning so that the Celosia argentea has time to dry out by the evening.
Pruning
Regularly trimming your Celosia argentea will positively affect flowering, encouraging more flowers. You can also pinch off the plant's stems to encourage bushy growth.
Fertilizer
Celosia argentea likes fertilizers every month; for example, you can apply liquid nitrogen fertilizers. Also, use fish emulsion and seaweed to feed your plant.

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Sunlight
Celosia argentea needs a lot of light, so the best place to grow it is a sunny, south-facing window. You can also grow this plant outside.
Soil
Silver Cock's Comb can grow on poor soil, but rich in organic matter and well-drained soil will ensure active growth and abundant plant flowering. Choose soil with a neutral level of acidity (6-6.5).
Propagation
Use seeds to propagate your plant. To do this, spread the seeds evenly over a layer of well-balanced soil, cover them with soil a little bit, and keep the mixture moist. Remember to monitor the temperature as it should be 80-85°F (27-29°C). The seeds will germinate within two weeks.

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Temperature
Since we identify this plant as a tropical resident, it likes the Mediterranean climate, namely heat, and humidity. The ideal temperature for Silver Cock's Comb is 41-77°F (5-25°C). Avoid overcooling the plant and remove the plant from the yard in time in case of frost.
Container
This plant is often grown outdoors, but if you want to grow it indoors, choose spacious pots because it grows quickly. Make sure the container has drainage holes.
Fun fact
Silver Cock's Comb is edible and is grown for such use, particularly in West Africa and Southeast Asia.