It blooms until frost. It will be difficult for your neighbor to look away from these flowers

Celosia comes from tropical areas of Africa and Asia, where it is considered both a weed and a medicinal plant. It can grow from 30 to 50 cm in height, and in Poland it is grown both in the garden and in pots on the balcony. It is characterized by unique flowers in beautiful, juicy colors. How to care for them?

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What does celosia like? Choose the right position and it will delight you

Celosia is easy to grow and beautiful, and you can enjoy its stunning flowers from May until the first frost. It prefers light and permeable soil, but also fertile and slightly acidic or neutral. As for the position, it would be good to have it sunny, although it can also cope in partial shade. Find it a quiet place, sheltered from the wind, and it will grow lush and beautiful.

How to care for celosia? Don’t forget about these activities

Celosia is not only beautiful, but also not very demanding. Although it is considered a relatively drought-resistant plant, For proper development, it needs constantly slightly moist soil. In addition, it should be fertilized regularly during the flowering period — even every week. It is also worth knowing that it does not tolerate low temperatures, so in winter, if possible, it is a good idea to move it indoors.

Celosia is a plant with many varieties. Which of them can we encounter most often?

Celosia comes in many varieties, which is why they are most often divided according to the structure of the inflorescences. It is certainly one of the most popular silver celosia, whose spike-shaped flowers resemble a fluffy flame. Most often it is intensely yellow, orange, purple, purple or white. This also includes the slightly smaller one feathery celosia, and crested celosia, also called rooster’s combwith extremely characteristic, almost fanciful flowers in the shape of fans.