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- Q.Growing Cockscomb Flowers - I have read in planting cockscomb seeds to use just 3 or 4 in one place. I can' imagine that ...
- Q.Naming A Plant - I am wondering if Celosia has another name. I recognize the plant but not the name.
- Q.What Is This - Is it hardy in my zone-5b?Annual or perennial? Care? I've seen it but never knew what it's name was. My ...
- Q.Should I Thin Out These Cockscomb? - Hi there! We are new to gardening. Our generous neighbors gifted us Cockscomb starter plants last year. They were gorgeous ...
- Q.When Is The Best Time To Plant Cockscomb - Southern Indiana
- Q.I Have 4 Celosia Plumosa Plants In A Container Together And I’m Trying To Find Out Why One Of Them Has Purple On The Leaves. I’m - not sure if this is normal or not. There are 4 Celosia plants in this container(The empty spot was where ...
- Q.What Is The Best Region To Grow Coxcomb Flowers? Are There Different Varieties? - I have a cut red coxcomb and it is not pointed; it looks like a brain. I am in region ...
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March 27, 2018Q.growing cockscomb flowers
I have read in planting cockscomb seeds to use just 3 or 4 in one place. I can' imagine that is near enough since they are so tiny. I have also read the term sprinkle..so what'll I do? thanks for any info Don 301-349-2197
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JeffreyGardener on
March 28, 2018A.Don't judge a seed by its size. You generally want to space the (mature) plants 8-12 inches apart. If the directions say sow 3 to 4 seeds, they mean 3 to 4 seeds per hole. When the seedlings develop a second set of leaves, you'll want to thin each group of seedlings down to 1 plant per hole.
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Anonymous on
July 27, 2018Q.naming a plant
I am wondering if Celosia has another name. I recognize the plant but not the name.
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drtreelove on
July 28, 2018Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
mrmrrm1999 on
September 1, 2019
Newton ,50208 z-5bQ.What is this
Is it hardy in my zone-5b?Annual or perennial? Care? I've seen it but never knew what it's name was. My husband bought it to plant with our lollipop plant. Beautiful contrast
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BushDoctor on
September 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.That is Celosia argentea! This article will help you to care for Celosia plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/growing-cockscomb-flowers.htm
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bizzybeejen on
June 13, 2020
Midlothian 76065 Zone 8Q.Should I Thin Out These Cockscomb?
Hi there! We are new to gardening. Our generous neighbors gifted us Cockscomb starter plants last year. They were gorgeous in our 100 year old bathtub planter. (See photo of last years crop) We saved every seed. My sweet husband planted them for me...but he planted the entire bucket of seeds in the tub. I’m worried they are so dense that they won’t bloom. Should we do something? If so, what and how? Please see attached photo of current state they are in. I spread the plants apart to show the base. Many Thanks! Jennifer Johnson
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BushDoctor on
June 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No, no, no... You are thinking of the company, FoxFarm. They make a soil called Bush Doctor: CocoLoco. I do use it when I don't have my own soil built up and ready to use.
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BushDoctor on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Ideally, for them to be happy, they need about 7 inches between plants. Unfortunately, thinning needs to happen when they are seedlings, though.
At this point you can, continuously, cut to the base some of the plants (don't pull them out) to leave about 6 or 7 inches between each plant in all directions. This will help ensure proper flowering.
Here is an article to help you care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/growing-cockscomb-flowers.htm
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bizzybeejen on
June 16, 2020A.Wonderful! I will work on cutting the bases as you suggested. It is so hard to cut something so pretty. (They are like my babies to me now!)
Many thanks for your reply.
By the way...are you THE Bush Doctor that makes the Coco Loco Potting Soil?Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 7, 2021Q.When Is The Best Time To Plant Cockscomb
Southern Indiana
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GKH_Susan on
June 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Plant cockscomb after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/growing-cockscomb-flowers.htm
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July 5, 2021Q.I Have 4 Celosia Plumosa Plants In A Container Together And I’m Trying To Find Out Why One Of Them Has Purple On The Leaves. I’m
not sure if this is normal or not. There are 4 Celosia plants in this container(The empty spot was where one was dying.) Out of the 4 plants in the container together, there is one that has purple spots on the leaves and a distinct purple line down the center of the leave. I can't seem to find info on whether this is normal and I'm also very curious why it's only happening to one of the plants. The other thing with this one that has the purple is it's really grown much faster and fuller than the others, I'm wondering if that's anything.(The pictures show the purple on the leaves and how it compares to the other celosia plants with it.) Thanks so much.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Purpling in leaves can be a sign of stress, disease, or nutrient deficiency such as phosphorous. Since Celosia is not usually bothered by pests or disease, and your plant looks healthy otherwise, I suggest pinching off the leaves with the spots, just in case it's a fungal infection.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm
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August 19, 2021Q.What Is The Best Region To Grow Coxcomb Flowers? Are There Different Varieties?
I have a cut red coxcomb and it is not pointed; it looks like a brain. I am in region 7b.
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GKH_Susan on
September 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are many varieties of cockscomb. It is considered an annual so it can be grown anywhere where the summers have at least 5 hours of full sun a day.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/celosia-argentea/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/growing-flamingo-cockscomb.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cockscomb/celosia-plants-are-dying.htmWas this answer useful?00
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