Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
  
Not Available
  
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
  
12, 13
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full 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
Not Available
  
Aphids, Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Nutritive
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
  
Araucaria angustifolia
  
Common Name
Celosia
  
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
  
In Hindi
Celosia
  
candelabra
  
In German
Celosia
  
Kandelaber
  
In French
Celosia
  
candélabre
  
In Spanish
Celosia
  
Candelabra
  
In Greek
Celosia
  
μανουάλια
  
In Portuguese
Celosia
  
Candelabra
  
In Polish
celosia
  
świeczniki
  
In Latin
Celosia
  
candelabra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Amaranthaceae
  
Araucariaceae
  
Genus
Celosia
  
Araucaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Celosia and Candelabra
Season and care of Celosia and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Candelabra Physical Information
Celosia and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Candelabra are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Celosia and Candelabra
Care of Celosia and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.