Q.Celosia Cristata Having Issues With Yellowing Leaves. Using A Meter For Water But What Else Should I Be Doing?
My husband bought it at lowe’s. Not a good place to buy plants, as I am finding out. It outgrew the pot so I put in a new pot and miracle grow potting soil. I go according to the meter telling me when its dry. Are the yellowing leaves from repotting, too much water, although I dont know about that. Can you guide me thru this, as I have never even seen this plant before anywhere. ‘preciate it. And I have a new computer with nothing in it yet, so we’ll have to wing the photo thing.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Yellowing leaves can be caused by the shock of repotting or over or underwatering. Make sure the soil is well draining and the container has several holes in the bottom. You may need to add some perlite to it. Just sidedress with it and it will work its way down. Also, they like moist soil so it may be underwatered. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/growing-cockscomb-flowers.htm
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b728
