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#Celosia Facts:
Celosia is a member of the #amaranth family.
Celosia is comprised of 45 different species.
Leaves of this #plant are edible.
Celosias are low maintenance plants.
Celosia prefer #fullsun and well-drained soil.
There are three #cultivars #Plumed, #Wheat & #Cockscomb (#Plumosa, #Cristata, #Spicata).
They can be started from seed or from cuttings.
Celosias provide abundant blooms all season long.
Common floral colors: Purple, red, orange, yellow, white, pink, maroon.
Common foliage colors: Blue/green, purple/burgundy, chartreuse/gold.

Care & Requirement
Celosia best performs in garden beds and can be grown in containers.
They can be planted outdoors once soil temperatures are above 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must have full sun for 8+ hours a day. They perform best in a very warm location.
Soil must be well drained. To improve drainage, compost or sand can be incorporated into heavy soils.
Celosia prefer soils with a pH of 6-6.5 with a high organic matter content.
Stake taller cockscomb varieties to prevent the stem from breaking as the large flower head develops.
Removing old blooms from the plant will promote the production of new flowers.
Keep the soil surface clean to prevent the growth of disease.

Propagation
Celosia are grown from seeds and easily propagated via cuttings kept in water.