Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
-
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Celosia
In Hindi
taraw palm
Celosia
In German
Taraw palme
Celosia
In French
Taraw palm
Celosia
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Celosia
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Celosia
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Celosia
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
celosia
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Arecaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serdang and Celosia
Season and care of Serdang and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Serdang and Celosia Physical Information
Serdang and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Celosia are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Serdang and Celosia
Care of Serdang and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Serdang 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.