Dragons breath

Dragons breath Celosia argentea plumosa 'Dragon's Breath'

What is the plant

Dragon's Breath celosia is a newer variety that shows off rich reddish-pink flowers and purple-flushed foliage. It grows 24 inches and 16 wide.

Celosia 'Dragon's Breath' makes a superb feature plant for your summer patio displays. Feathery plumes of pillar-box red flowers rise above a mass of red-green foliage. This upright, bushy annual is quick growing and undemanding, with the colour often improving under challenging hot, dry conditions. Ideal for adding to exotic planting schemes - grow it in containers to create a showy focal point, or plant it throughout beds and borders for an exciting summer display.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
When you first plant it, celosia likes regular watering to help it get established, but once it gets going, it's quite drought tolerant. Still, constant watering during hot, dry periods helps it grow better and bloom more profusely.
Sunlight
All plants require light for photosynthesis, the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen, and water into carbohydrates (energy). Plants require this energy to grow, bloom and produce seeds. Without adequate light, carbohydrates cannot be manufactured, the energy reserves are depleted and plants die. They need 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is a granular and mineral product intended for the fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Soil
A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite offers the best mixture.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Propagation
Seeds very easily propagate this plant. Plant the seeds ½ inch (1 cm) into the soil. You can also propagate by cuttings, but that is less common.

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Temperature
Avoid low temperatures (under 61ºF/16ºC) as they will retard growth.
Container
Plants that don't like a lot of moisture will need a drainage hole for moisture to escape and for airflow to circulate through the pot. Another important function of drainage holes is to allow water to flush the soil of excess salts from fertilizers.
Popularity
2,591 people already have this plant 835 people have added this plant to their wishlists

Common pests
As with many plants, Dragon’s breath is vulnerable to mealybugs, spider mites, aphids, and other bugs. Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to kill those. If you’re growing your celosia in the garden, you can also plant chives, oregano, or parsley nearby to protect your plant.
Frequent diseases
Celosia is susceptible to botrytis, rhizoctonia, and downy mildew. Be careful to identify the disease correctly.
Botanist’s tips
Even though it’s a sun-loving and drought-resistant plant, make sure to water it regularly during the hot summer for more blossoming.

It’s recommended to remove the blooms to encourage growth and get even more!