Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
-
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Celosia
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Celosia
Heliconia
In German
Celosia
Heliconia
In French
Celosia
Heliconia
In Spanish
Celosia
Heliconia
In Greek
Celosia
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Celosia
Heliconia
In Polish
celosia
Heliconia
In Latin
Celosia
Heliconia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celosia and Heliconia
Season and care of Celosia and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Heliconia Physical Information
Celosia and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Heliconia are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Heliconia
Care of Celosia and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.