Cellulose is an annual herbaceous plant, which can reach a height of 20 to 30 cm. The leaves are narrow and long, reaching 10 to 20 cm in length and grow along the entire length of the stem. Their color is light green.
Flowers
Its flowers are brightly colored and grow in delicate inflorescences. The colors we usually find are red, yellow, orange and fuchsia. Its flowering lasts from mid-spring until the end of summer.
Location
It thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions. It does not bloom in shady places. It thrives in various types of soil in fertile or poor, with little or medium moisture. It also grows in coastal areas as long as it has a place with plenty of light.
Watering
It does not have high water requirements, except in the summer months when you can increase its watering. Water every 3-4 days during the spring and summer months.
Pruning
We need to remove the withered flowers to maintain their vitality and have a prolonged flowering. We prune as soon as its flowering is over.
Fertilizer
To achieve high flowering production, fertilize your plants regularly using a water-soluble fertilizer for flowering plants or a granular fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer in spring and summer (once a month). You can use either the granular fertilizer by spreading it on the ground between the plants and then watering well, or by dissolving the water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Enemies and Diseases
The most common enemies of celosia are aphids (melices and aphids) and mealybugs. The mistake we make with its watering is important. Excessive moisture causes rots and fungal diseases, resulting in wilting and eventually rotting of the plant.
It's made of suitable for
- for planting flower beds,
- in seaside gardens,
- in rock gardens,
- for planting pots and planters,
- in clusters or in rows on lawns,
- for the creation of flowering islands.
Flowerpot 8 cm
