Celosia argentea

Cockscomb, Plumed Celosia, Silver Cock's Comb

Colour

Ranges from red, pink, orange, yellow, to violet and multicolored varieties.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Boldness

The Mother’s Comment

Do fearlessly what has to be done, dreading no difficulty.

Colour

White and shades of yellow, orange, pink, purple, and red

Message of the Flower

Spontaneous Boldness

The Mother’s Comment

One of the results of perfect trust in the Divine

Colour

Green

Message of the Flower

Mental Boldness

The Mother’s Comment

May your mind be capable of foreseeing the perfections of tomorrow.

Colour

Yellow

Message of the Flower

Vital Boldness

The Mother’s Comment

Should submit to reason.

Colour

Dark red

Message of the Flower

Physical Boldness

The Mother’s Comment

Nothing seems impossible in its consecration to the Divine.

Colour

Red

Family

Amaranthaceae

Cultivars

Includes 'Cristata' (crested cockscomb), 'Plumosa' (plumed varieties), and 'Spicata' (wheat celosia), among others.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

The flower heads can range from a few inches to over a foot in height, depending on the cultivar.

Flower Texture

Velvety to feathery.

Number of Petals

The tiny flowers that make up the inflorescences have inconspicuous petals, often overshadowed by colorful bracts.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Generally not known for fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly textured.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate.

Leaf Color

Green, with some cultivars having bronze or red-tinted leaves.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant.

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer to fall.

Climate

Thrives in warm climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires well-drained soil and does not tolerate waterlogging.

Soil Type

Prefers rich, well-drained loamy soils.

Temperature Ranges

Warm, tropical to subtropical temperatures; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Full sun for best color development.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and fungal diseases in humid conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use primarily; provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its ornamental value in gardens, containers, and as cut flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental; also used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered; widely cultivated.

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