How to plant Celosia cristata
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Celosia cristata, also known as Celosia plumosa, fireball flower, or red fireball, is an annual herbaceous flower of the Amaranthaceae family. The flowers of Celosia cristata are tiny, growing at the ends of branches, dense and round, forming a capitulum. Flower colors include purplish red, pink, and white (Celosia albida). The blooming period is from July to September. Celosia cristata is native to China and India, not strict about the environment, but it prefers sunny, hot, and dry climates, and grows well in loose, fertile, and well-drained soil.
Celosia cristata is propagated by seeds. Seeds are collected from September to October and sown from April to May of the following year, with planting in June. Soak the seeds in cold water for 1-2 days before sowing to increase germination rate. After soaking, slightly dry the seeds, mix them with wood ash, and then sow. After germination, apply a moderate amount of fertilizer and water, pay attention to weeding and drainage during the rainy season. For potted Celosia cristata, keep the soil moist and provide shade. Apply top dressing fertilizer during the growing period. This plant is not picky about fertilizer, water, and soil, and the management is relatively relaxed. After the flowers fade, pruning can stimulate new branches and the plant can bloom again in late autumn, but more thin fertilizer should be applied.
Methods for planting Celosia cristata
1. Germination treatment
Celosia cristata is commonly propagated by sowing. Clean the selected seeds, soak them in warm water for a day, drain the excess water, treat them with a disinfectant solution, and then let them dry in a shady environment. Plant them in late spring.
2. Substrate requirements
Celosia cristata prefers to grow in loose, fertile, and well-draining soil. Before planting, disinfect the selected soil by exposing it to the sun for a few days to kill germs. Add a moderate amount of decomposed chicken manure and calcium superphosphate solution, mix well, and keep the soil moist by watering.
3. Planting management
Planting management is an important condition for the sowing method of Celosia cristata. Mix the dried seeds with wood ash and broadcast them into the soil, covering them with about 1 centimeter of soil. Control the temperature at 20-25°C, water lightly every day to keep the soil moist, and the seedlings will emerge in about 10-15 days.
4. Transplanting management
When the seedlings are all grown, thin them appropriately, mainly using a dilute urea solution. When 4-5 pairs of true leaves have grown, transplant them. After transplanting, water frequently and apply a phosphorus and potassium-rich compound fertilizer solution every half month to promote root growth.
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