Celosia argentea var cristata
A wildflower native to many of the world’s warm, equatorial regions, Cockscomb will be a feather in your cap when it comes to great-looking indoor gardens. Ready to impress with its bright, unusual flowers, a growing Cockscomb will add joy to whatever sill or desk you place it upon.
Sprouts in: 1 - 2 weeks
Lasts up to: 12 weeks
- Cockscomb grows best at 18 - 30 °C / 64 - 86 °F.
- For longer viability, you may thin it to one seedling per pod.
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Cockscomb requires very little care.
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Expect to see flowers in about 40 days after planting.
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At some point the leaves will wither, this is just nature happening, you can simply remove them and this huge flower stalk will stand.
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If you need room for new pods just use it as a cut flower, Cockscomb may also be dried and used in indoor arrangements, it will last forever.
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You may use little Cockscomb flowers to garnish your dishes. Yes, it is edible!