Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Celosia
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Celosia
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Celosia
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Celosia
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Celosia
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Celosia
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Celosia
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
celosia
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Celosia
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celosia and Black Cherry
Season and care of Celosia and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Black Cherry Physical Information
Celosia and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Black Cherry are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Black Cherry
Care of Celosia and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.