Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Celosia
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Celosia
रजत बाबा
In German
Celosia
Silver Sage
In French
Celosia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Celosia
silver Sage
In Greek
Celosia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Celosia
silver Sage
In Polish
celosia
silver Sage
In Latin
Celosia
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Celosia and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Silver Sage. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Celosia and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Silver Sage
Season and care of Celosia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Silver Sage Physical Information
Celosia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Silver Sage are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Celosia and Silver Sage
Care of Celosia and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.