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Celosia argentea var. argentea or Lagos spinach (a.k.a. quail grass, soko, celosia, feather cockscomb) is a broadleaf annual leaf vegetable. It grows widespread across Mexico, where it is known as "velvet flower", northern South America, tropical Africa, the West Indies, South, East and Southeast Asia where it is grown as a native or ...
Make more of the plants you love by learning how to propagate houseplants with cuttings. It's a fun and easy way to add to your collection—and share plants with others!
Propagating by rhizome is the easiest way to get more ferns. First, locate the fern's crown—this is where the fronds meet in the middle. Then, using a clean knife, cut through it. Some ferns ...
Layering is a vegetative propagation technique where the stem or branch of a plant is manipulated to promote root development while still attached to the parent plant. Once roots are established, the new plant can be detached from the parent and planted. Layering is utilized by horticulturists to propagate desirable plants.
A plant cutting is a piece of a plant that is used in horticulture for vegetative (asexual) propagation. A piece of the stem or root of the source plant is placed in a suitable medium such as moist soil. If the conditions are suitable, the plant piece will begin to grow as a new plant independent of the parent, a process known as striking.
Celosia has fuzzy-textured blooms in bold tones. “Its unique shape offers a playful contrast to softer, rounder flowers,” says Janney. “We particularly love shades of magenta and red, though ...
Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though in Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.
Propagating mums is a quick and simple way to plant more of these orange, yellow, and pink flowers. Ahead, our experts outline three different methods for garden mums—plus, how to care for them ...