Celosia globosa var. globosa
Celosia globosa var. globosa
- Native to:
- Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon | Nigeria | Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Celosia
- Species:
- Celosia globosa var. globosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (20-25°C) and light for optimal germination. Surface sow or barely cover.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch