Beautiful And Easy To Care For Celosia Flowers

Celosia flower plant illustration (Unsplash/Nigel Cohen)

JAKARTA – Celosia plants have very diverse flower colors, ranging from red, pink, yellow, orange, and purple gradations. There are also various forms, ranging from types of pagodas, plums, and cristata.

Interested in caring for this beautiful flower full of benefits and philosophy?

Celosia plant belongs to the Amaranth or Amaranthaceae family, a type of spinach. The original habitat is one of the tropical regions in Africa. Celosia flower is also known by various names, such as chicken's comb.

The Sundanese people call it Jawer Kotok. While in Sumatra it is called Biludu Spinach. A number of tourist attractions in Indonesia, especially flower gardens, present views of this beautiful plant with various colors.

Reported by Gardening, Tuesday, August 10, Celosia plant is an annual plant. But depending on the conditions of the season. Celosia is a shrub with a height of up to 1 meter. Some florists also use Celosia flowers as gifts.

Celosia flowers are also beneficial for health, as evidenced in a study as a plant that contains antioxidant compounds. Although there have not been many studies so that it is recommended as an alternative medicine, this plant can be chosen to decorate your home page.

Celosia plant flowering age can reach 48 days. This means more than one month can bloom. Well, when it's dry, Celosia is also beautiful for dry plant decoration.

The characteristics of the flowers are piled up. There are also those who call it like a rock, especially in the Celosia cristata L. species. Not infrequently also call it like a pagoda, because the flowers are stacked vertically and then tapered at the ends.

Based on the species, there are a number of types of Celosia that are commonly cultivated. These species include Celosia argantea L., Celosia Plumosa, Celosia spicata L., Celosia nitida Vahl, and Celosia virgate Jacq.

Celosia plants are widely cultivated, because they are quite easy. Even when passing through the city park, Celosia flowers bloom and colorful create a cheerful atmosphere. If you're trying to treat it at home, make sure it's exposed to the sun.

Celosia flower illustration (Instagram/@monarchandfoxflowers)

Because Celosia needs enough sunlight to grow the best flowers. The color will be lighter if there is enough light. Since sowing the seeds, Celosia can flower after 4 months of age.

Seedling can be started by choosing good quality Celosia seeds. It is recommended to choose medium to large seeds in order to have a large growth ratio. Then sow the seeds in one place until they sprout. How to water it, use a spray so as not to interfere with the process of growing shoots.

Like planting other ornamental plants, the need to choose a planting medium and regular watering must be done. Plus diligently trim the leaves periodically so that optimal growth development.

Purple celosia flower illustration (Instagram/@viverogrowers)

If Celosia flowers wilt, it is caused by several factors. These include excessive or insufficient light exposure, too dry or unsuitable planting media, and poor pot drainage.

For Celosia flower propagation can be done by the method of cuttings. Simply cut the stems that are old and good quality, then soak in water. Let stand until roots appear on the stem. If it is rooted, it can be moved in a pot with a planting medium from soil or cocopeat.