Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Iran
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Asafoetida
Celosia
In German
asafoetida
Celosia
In French
Asafoetida
Celosia
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Celosia
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Celosia
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Celosia
In Polish
Asafoetida
celosia
In Latin
Asafoetida
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asafoetida and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Celosia. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Celosia has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asafoetida and Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Celosia
Season and care of Asafoetida and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Asafoetida and Celosia Physical Information
Asafoetida and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Celosia are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Asafoetida and Celosia
Care of Asafoetida and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.