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, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark 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
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Celosia
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Celosia
Inkberry
In German
Celosia
Inkberry
In French
Celosia
Inkberry
In Spanish
Celosia
Inkberry
In Greek
Celosia
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Celosia
Inkberry
In Polish
celosia
inkberry
In Latin
Celosia
Inkberry
Order
Caryophyllales
Aquifoliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Inkberry
Season and care of Celosia and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Inkberry Physical Information
Celosia and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Inkberry are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Inkberry
Care of Celosia and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.