Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
No known varieties available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Celosia
Bearberry
In Hindi
Celosia
Bearberry
In German
Celosia
Bärentraube
In French
Celosia
bearberry
In Spanish
Celosia
gayuba
In Greek
Celosia
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Celosia
bearberry
In Polish
celosia
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Celosia
bearberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Celosia
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Celosia and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Bearberry. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bearberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Celosia and Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Bearberry
Season and care of Celosia and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Celosia and Bearberry Physical Information
Celosia and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Bearberry are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Bearberry
Care of Celosia and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.