Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste 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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Celosia
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
Celosia
Primula sieboldii
In German
Celosia
Siebolds Primel
In French
Celosia
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
Celosia
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
Celosia
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
Celosia
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
celosia
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
Celosia
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Celosia and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Celosia and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Celosia and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Japanese primrose
Care of Celosia and Japanese primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.