Pests
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze
Thrips are among the primary pests of Celosia argentea var. cristata, causing damage to leaf blades and inflorescences by sucking cell sap.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Cockscomb, where this is mentioned in the description.
Thrips infestation on Celosia manifests as the appearance of silvery or discolored streaks and spots on the leaves, accompanied by the deformation and curling of leaf blades. On ornamental inflorescences, the pest leaves silvery stripes and characteristic dark spots of excrement.
The activity of the insects leads to stunted overall plant growth and a significant reduction in its ornamental value. Currently, no specific species of thrips associated exclusively with Celosia have been identified, and there is no data available on resistance genes of the crop to this pest.
General information about the subject — on the page Thrips.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
B.R. van den Bosch
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Evanthia B.V.
Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb
Combinations B.V.