Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
-
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Celosia
In German
Hainbuche
Celosia
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Celosia
In Latin
Item carpinus
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hornbeam and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Celosia. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Celosia has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Celosia
Season and care of Hornbeam and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Hornbeam and Celosia Physical Information
Hornbeam and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Celosia are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Celosia
Care of Hornbeam and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.