Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
11-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
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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Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Celosia
Eria, Orchid
In Portuguese
Celosia
eria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Properties of Celosia and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Eria? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Eria. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Eria has allergic reactions like . 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Eria
Season and care of Celosia and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Eria is .
Celosia and Eria Physical Information
Celosia and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Eria are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celosia and Eria
Care of Celosia and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.