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Cockscombs (Celosia)
The cockscombs, also sometimes called 'woolflowers,' (Celosia) are a small group of flowering plants in the Amaranth family. These plants are commonly used ornamentally. Several species within the genus boast colorful, spike-shaped flowers and are often grown in gardens and parks.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Cockscombs
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Attributes of Cockscombs
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cockscombs
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Amaranth
Genus
Cockscombs
Distribution of Cockscombs
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Distribution Map of Cockscombs
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
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How to Grow and Care for Cockscombs
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The cockscombs genus comprises versatile, tropical plants renowned for vibrant blooms in warmer seasons. Basic care includes a bright location for vibrant flowering, consistent watering whilst avoiding over-saturation, and warm temperatures between 60-80°F. Loamy, well-draining soil is preferred. Typical challenges with cockscombs involve pests such as aphids, fungal diseases like Powdery Mildew, and sensitivity to freezing temperatures. Seasonal considerations include less watering during cooler months, while increasing during hotter periods. These plants generally appreciate annual repotting or outdoor replanting in spring.
How to Water Cockscombs?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cockscombs?
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8 most common species：
Plumed cockscomb
The plumed cockscomb is a bright plant with recognizable red, pink, or purple flowers. It grows best in warm, tropical environments. Occasionally, plumed cockscomb is used as an ingredient in soap. In China and India, however, the plant is considered a pesky weed that reduces biodiversity.
Cock's comb
Cock's comb (Celosia cristata) is a crested flowering plant native to India. The plant is named for its blossom, which resembles the head of a rooster. Cock's comb is susceptible to fungal diseases.
Cockscomb 'Deep Purple'
Cockscomb 'Deep Purple' is a cockscomb variant named after its brilliant violet flowers, which are quite distinct from the paler and more variegated flowers of its parent plant. These spectacular brush-like upright flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall, thriving under bright sunlight in well-drained soil.
Plumed cockscomb 'Flamingo Feather'
Plumed cockscomb 'Flamingo Feather' sports light pink blooms, a striking contrast when compared to its parent plant, Celosia argentea, which produces bright red flowers. This cultivar is also much taller than its parent, sometimes growing to two meters tall. When you look at this plant's blooms, the name "Flamingo Feather" makes perfect sense.
Plumed cockscomb 'Asian Garden'
The first-ever winner of the All America Selections Award, plumed cockscomb 'Asian Garden' is known for its color-changing spikes of purple-to-pink flowers. A hybrid of cockscomb varieties, this cultivar was named by its Japanese breeder Murakami Seed to promote its beauty in Asian gardens. Plumed cockscomb 'Asian Garden' is very popular for its distinct colors, stunningly tall height, and appeal to birds and butterflies.
West indian cock's comb
Also known as west indian cock's comb, this plant is a popular landscaping choice due to its bright red clusters of flowers that bloom in summer and fall. Native to the Caribbean, it has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes by indigenous cultures. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden, it is a great addition to any tropical-themed landscape design.
Many-flower cockscomb
Many-flower cockscomb is a vibrant ornamental plant, known for its fluffy, plume-like flower spikes that showcase a fiery palette of red, orange, and yellow. These blooms rise from bushy foliage that thrives in warm, sun-kissed environments. The plant's moderate stature allows it to adapt to both garden beds and containers, offering a long-lasting display that attracts both admiration and pollinators.
Woolflowers
Woolflowers is native to the Americas and Africa, where they are pollinated by bees, wasps, and sometimes hummingbirds. It has a long flowering season, and the flowers dry very well, making them excellent for water-free arrangements. Its species name, "spicata," means "spiked" in Latin.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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Cockscombs
Celosia
The cockscombs, also sometimes called 'woolflowers,' (Celosia) are a small group of flowering plants in the Amaranth family. These plants are commonly used ornamentally. Several species within the genus boast colorful, spike-shaped flowers and are often grown in gardens and parks.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Cockscombs
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Attributes of Cockscombs
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cockscombs
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
Cockscombs Distribution of Cockscombs
Feedback
Distribution Map of Cockscombs
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cockscombs
Feedback
The cockscombs genus comprises versatile, tropical plants renowned for vibrant blooms in warmer seasons. Basic care includes a bright location for vibrant flowering, consistent watering whilst avoiding over-saturation, and warm temperatures between 60-80°F. Loamy, well-draining soil is preferred. Typical challenges with cockscombs involve pests such as aphids, fungal diseases like Powdery Mildew, and sensitivity to freezing temperatures. Seasonal considerations include less watering during cooler months, while increasing during hotter periods. These plants generally appreciate annual repotting or outdoor replanting in spring.
How to Water Cockscombs?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cockscombs?
How to Propagate Cockscombs?
How to Plant Cockscombs?
Exploring the Cockscombs Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Plumed cockscomb
The plumed cockscomb is a bright plant with recognizable red, pink, or purple flowers. It grows best in warm, tropical environments. Occasionally, plumed cockscomb is used as an ingredient in soap. In China and India, however, the plant is considered a pesky weed that reduces biodiversity.
Cock's comb
Cock's comb (Celosia cristata) is a crested flowering plant native to India. The plant is named for its blossom, which resembles the head of a rooster. Cock's comb is susceptible to fungal diseases.
Cockscomb 'Deep Purple'
Cockscomb 'Deep Purple' is a cockscomb variant named after its brilliant violet flowers, which are quite distinct from the paler and more variegated flowers of its parent plant. These spectacular brush-like upright flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall, thriving under bright sunlight in well-drained soil.
Plumed cockscomb 'Flamingo Feather'
Plumed cockscomb 'Flamingo Feather' sports light pink blooms, a striking contrast when compared to its parent plant, Celosia argentea, which produces bright red flowers. This cultivar is also much taller than its parent, sometimes growing to two meters tall. When you look at this plant's blooms, the name "Flamingo Feather" makes perfect sense.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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