Celosia Cockscomb Dwarf Mix Seeds (200 Seeds)

🌺 Celosia (Cockscomb) Growing Season in India

Celosia is a warm-season flowering plant that loves sunny, dry, and warm conditions ☀️.

✅ Best sowing season in India:

• Spring to Summer: February to April
  

Celosia grows best when the weather is warm and dry and is not suitable for cold climates.

🪴 How to Grow Celosia (Cockscomb) in Pots

Celosia is a low-maintenance flower, perfect for pots and containers.

• You can direct sow seeds in pots because celosia does not like transplanting
  
• Alternatively, sow seeds in cocopeat coins to avoid disturbing roots
  
• Use a pot or grow bag of at least:
  
  ✅ 30–45 cm wide and deep
  
• Maintain plant spacing of:
  
  ✅ 20–30 cm between plants
  

🌱 Celosia Cockscomb Dwarf Mix Seeds – Sowing Method

1. Take a pot or grow bag and fill it with well-draining potting mix.
   
2. Spread good-quality celosia seeds evenly over the soil.
   
3. Cover with a very thin layer of soil or vermiculite.
   
4. Water gently and keep soil moist (not soggy).
   
5. Keep the pot in a warm area.
   

✅ Celosia seeds do not need light to germinate.

• Ideal germination temperature: 18–25°C
  
• Germination time: 7–14 days

🌿 Celosia Fertilizer Requirements

• Apply organic compost or nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer once a month for healthy foliage
  
• To promote more flowers, apply phosphorus-rich fertilizer once the plant is established
  

⚠️ Avoid over-fertilizing, as it may produce more leaves than flowers.

🌼 Celosia Plant Care Tips

Soil

• Celosia grows best in sandy loam, well-drained soil
  

Water

• Water once a week or when soil feels dry
  
• Keep soil slightly moist but avoid overwatering
  
• Do not allow soil to stay dry for long periods

Sunlight

• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
  
• Can tolerate partial shade

Temperature

• Ideal growing temperature: 15–30°C

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

Pests

• Aphids
  
• Mites

Diseases

• Powdery mildew
  
• Fungal infections
  

These problems usually occur due to overwatering and poor drainage.

🛡 Tip:

Maintain proper watering and spray neem oil if pests appear.

✂️ Pruning & Deadheading

• Regularly deadhead spent flowers
  
• Remove infected or unwanted stems/leaves
  
• Deadheading encourages:
  
  ✅ More blooms
  
  ✅ Healthy growth
  
  ✅ Prevents reseeding
  

🌸 Celosia Blooming Time

• Celosia blooms from summer to autumn (fall) and sometimes until frost
  
• Flowering begins within 2 months of planting
  

🌺 Celosia flowers can be cut and used for beautiful home decoration 💐.