Celosia

Plumed Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Abundant Expression

The Mother’s Comment

Has much to say and says it fully.

Colour

Golden-yellow

Message of the Flower

Joyful Expression

The Mother’s Comment

It enjoys itself and gives enjoyment to others.

Colour

Golden-orange

Message of the Flower

Attempt towards Immortality

The Mother’s Comment

Persistent and coordinated.

Colour

Greenish-white

Message of the Flower

Aspiration for Immortality

The Mother’s Comment

Pure, soaring, full of trust.

Colour

All colours

Message of the Flower

Vital Aspiration for Immortality

The Mother’s Comment

Clustered, intense, but short-lived.

Colour

Purplish-pink

Message of the Flower

Physical Aspiration for Immortality

The Mother’s Comment

Intense aspiration, but ignorant of the means.

Colour

Red

Message of the Flower

Spiritual Aspiration in the Vital

Colour

Red

Family

Amaranthaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Flamingo Feather', 'Castle Mix', 'Kimono'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus.

Flower Size

Up to 12 inches

Flower Texture

Soft, velvety

Number of Petals

Tiny, not distinctly visible

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Minimal to none

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with red or purple hues

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous annual

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer to fall

Climate

Warm, tropical to temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in warm conditions; not frost-hardy

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Spider mites, fungal diseases

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Gardens, greenhouses, bedding

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use, attracts pollinators

Quotations

None specific

Ornamental

Gardens, arrangements, landscape design

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Decorative displays

Endangered Status

Not endangered