Silver Cock's Comb Care

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.

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.

Celosia argentea likes fertilizers every month; for example, you can apply liquid nitrogen fertilizers. Also, use fish emulsion and seaweed to feed your plant.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Silver Cock's Comb is edible and is grown for such use, particularly in West Africa and Southeast Asia.