Comb celosia cultivation report

Just a chicken! I see, a cockscomb! Enjoy the most orthodox “chicken head” in celosia!

I’m Karen, the fairy of Celosia. The flower of the cockscomb looks like a chicken head, isn’t it? So, Celosia. Well, the naming is straightforward. However, the interesting thing about this flower is that there are various types of cockscomb, even if it is called a cockscomb. There are five main types, the “Tosaka-type” that looks like a chicken comb itself, the “Kurume Celosia-type” that has a ball-shaped double-flowered comb, and a conical, feather-like bushy shape. “Feather Celosia”, “Yarigate” like a spear, “Nogeito” like a candle flame. Well, the characteristic of Celosia is that there are variations in shape that do not seem to be the same type. So, this time, I will report on the growth of the most popular Celosia among such a wide variety of cockscombs, which are red-axis copper leaf species that are like burning flames, with flowers, leaves, and stems all red.

Comb celosia”Almost weekly” cultivation report

4/4 start
Seed planting
Karen
The seed of Celosia is a sand grain type like this. Since it is small, it does not have much energy to germinate, so it would be nice if you could take care of it gently with a pod rather than planting it in the ground until it germinates without planting it too deeply.
6/13
Ground planting
Karen
It’s only about a month after the seeds germinate and it’s planted in the ground. Doesn’t the leaf already burn red like a candle flame? Although it is small.
6/27
Firmly fixed
Karen
It was weak until germination, but by the time it was planted in the ground, it became fine and began to grow leaves firmly. It seems that the flames are getting bigger and bigger
7/4
Stems grow thick
Karen
Celosia has a thick stem. It’s thick and firm, and it grows straight to support the leaves.
7/11
Leaves grow
Karen
First of all, stretch vertically
7/18
Wider and mature leaves
Karen
The next widest is the leaves of the cockscomb. Do you feel Christmas even though the pointed tip is like midsummer?
7/25
Dyed in red
Karen
When the heat of midsummer comes, the celosia gets well. I’m from the tropics. The stems and leaves grow, but when the leaves are dyed red in the scorching sun, it really looks like a burning flame, doesn’t it?
8/1
Leaves from red to green
Karen
When I thought it was getting bigger and thicker, the leaves started to turn green. It’s completely camouflage. It’s like a dragon fireworks that keeps burning while changing colors rapidly
8/8
The flowers start to light up
Karen
The bright red flowers look like fireworks are igniting! The flower of Celosia is actually a variation of the stem, not the petal. So it’s a strange person who has no buds and no petals, and the flower part grows slowly and big. I want you to enjoy the transformation and growth of such flower parts.
8/15
Comb appears!
Karen
How about this! Isn’t it a splendid comb that seems to squeak at any moment? Including the raised pointed red stems and leaves, it seems that red is exploding.
8/22
Comb begins to spread sideways
Karen
Comb Celosia that opens while making “folds” on the left and right. Is this a flower or something? ?? I often hear the voice. It is bright red.
8/29
Further open to the left and right!
Karen
It’s becoming like a bright red sense. Some people say that I remember the days when women wore body-conscious clothes and shook around on a nightclub stand (laughs).
9/5
The folds of the comb are getting bigger
Karen
The petals are fluttering and sexy. It has a velvety coat and is quite gorgeous, isn’t it? It’s also said to be like a fan of a princess in the court
9/12
More gorgeous
Karen
Isn’t it beautiful? It ’s a nice flower, is n’t it? The festival reached its climax when the whole area was filled with red and the smell was dyed red!

Comb celosiaCultivation point

When the first leaves grow from germination, the growth potential is weak, but they begin to grow vigorously in response to the summer sun and temperature rise. It is important to endure until summer so as not to lose leaves due to pests during the late growth period in spring.

Cultivation difficulty：★★☆☆☆