Celosia argentea

Celosia argentea, commonly known as silver cock's comb, is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It has many flowers with pink color. It gathers into a tower shape at the top of the branches, which is very unique. It can not only be planted in pieces to beautify the backyard, but also be used as potted ornamental. In addition, it has strong resistance to harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, can purify the air, and is very suitable for family planting.
It likes warmth and is not resistant to cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 25-30 ℃. Too high temperature will lead to its poor quality, while too low temperature will wither it. It has no strict requirements on soil. It can grow in a variety of soils, but it grows better in soils rich in organic matter. It has certain drought resistance and should not be watered too much. The ponding environment will cause its roots to rot or even die. 
The reproduction mode of Celosia argentea is seed reproduction. Because the seeds are small, sowing after mixing the seeds with fine soil is conducive to uniform sowing. Young leaves can be harvested 15-20 days after sowing. Their young leaves can be used as vegetables or feed. When it is fully mature, seeds can be harvested and used as medicine.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

Celosia Argentea

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