Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
-
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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 Shape
Y-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Celosia
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Celosia
regal geranium
In German
Celosia
Regal Geranie
In French
Celosia
geranium royale
In Spanish
Celosia
geranio regia
In Greek
Celosia
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Celosia
gerânio régio
In Polish
celosia
regal geranium
In Latin
Celosia
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Celosia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celosia and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Celosia and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Celosia and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Regal Geranium
Care of Celosia and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.