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Propagation methods of Celosia cristata

Published: 2024-09-19 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/09/19, Chicken crown flower, scientific name CelosiacristataL., Chinese alias: Phoenix tail chicken crown, Reed flower chicken crown, big head chicken crown, chicken bun flower, old age red, pen chicken crown. Annual herb native to India and Africa and flowering from July to October each year because of flowers shaped like chicken crowns

Celosia cristata L., Chinese alias: phoenix tail comb, reed flower comb, big head comb, chicken bun flower, old red, pen comb. Annual herb, native to India, Africa, flowering from July to October every year, because the flower shape of the comb, so called cockscomb, flowers are mostly red, also yellow, rose red, etc., is a common garden flowers.

Cocktail flowers are generally propagated by sowing. It is generally carried out in April and May every year, and the temperature is kept at 20℃-25℃. Before sowing, it is best to sprinkle some base fertilizer (such as manure, compost or cake fertilizer) in the seedbed. Celosia cristata seeds are small, it is best to mix some fine soil in the seeds for sowing, covering 2-3 mm thick, not too deep. Before sowing, keep the soil moist in the seedbed. After sowing, spray some water with a squirt can. The seedbed should be shaded moderately. Do not water it for two weeks.

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