Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Celosia
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In German
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In French
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
celosia
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Celosia
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Kou
Season and care of Celosia and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Kou Physical Information
Celosia and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Kou are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Kou
Care of Celosia and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.