Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Morocco
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Celosia
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Celosia
Toadflax
In German
Celosia
Toadflax
In French
Celosia
Toadflax
In Spanish
Celosia
Toadflax
In Greek
Celosia
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Celosia
Linária
In Polish
celosia
Toadflax
In Latin
Celosia
Toadflax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Toadflax
Season and care of Celosia and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toadflax season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Toadflax Physical Information
Celosia and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Toadflax are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Toadflax
Care of Celosia and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.