General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Celosia cristata
  • Common Names-  Plumed cockscomb or silver cock’s comb
  • Spread- 12 inches**
  • Height- 36 inches**
  • Average Production- 20 flower per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 60-90days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils
  • Soil moisture- 22%
  • Soil pH- 6.5-7.5
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun/Partial Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Late Spring (March-April)
  • Temperature range- 18-35 Celsius

Tips to Grow Cock’s Comb

  1. Arrange good quality cock’s comb seedlings/seeds. Seedlings may be grown indoors or purchased.
  2. The soil should be evenly moist, well drained and rich in organic matter.
  3. Plant the seedlings directly into the soil. Space between seedlings should be 6 inches.
  4. Spread the seeds in a tray filled with a high-quality potting mix. Cover the seeds with ¼ inch potting soil. 
  5. We can add a layer of mulch around the plants for better growth.
  6. When plants are 8–12 inches tall, remove any dead leaves, limbs, and flowers. Use it by pinching the stem with your thumb and index finger or use gardening scissors. Remove old blooms as they fade to keep the plant looking its best.
  7. We can continuously sow new seeds in every one year to get continuous supply.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers