Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Celosia
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Celosia
Treacleberry
In German
Celosia
Treacleberry
In French
Celosia
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Celosia
Treacleberry
In Greek
Celosia
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Celosia
Treacleberry
In Polish
celosia
Treacleberry
In Latin
Celosia
Treacleberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Celosia
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Celosia and Treacleberry
Season and care of Celosia and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Celosia and Treacleberry Physical Information
Celosia and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Treacleberry are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Celosia and Treacleberry
Care of Celosia and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Treacleberry pruning is done 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 Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.