Variety traits

Plant height — Celosia cristata

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze

An important varietal trait of celosia that determines plant habit and intended use, ranging from 15 to 120 cm.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Cockscomb, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Celosia cristata, plant height is a key indicator that divides varieties into dwarf (15–35 cm), medium-height (45–70 cm), and tall (80–120 cm). Compact forms are in demand for container gardening and borders, while tall varieties are used primarily as a cut flower crop.

The actual height of the plant strongly depends on light intensity and nitrogen nutrition levels: excess fertilizer or light deficiency leads to stem elongation. To control height and stimulate branching in celosia, the main growing point is pinched when the plant reaches a height of 20–30 cm.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Cockscomb mentioned in the description

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.

Bombay Filemon

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Fire

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

1 record

Bombay Orange

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

1 record