Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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 Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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 Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Celosia
Wilga, Native Willow
In Portuguese
Celosia
papa-figos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Celosia and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Wilga. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wilga has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Wilga
Season and care of Celosia and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Wilga Physical Information
Celosia and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Wilga are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Wilga
Care of Celosia and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
