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Each time you water, pick up the pot so you have an idea of how heavy it is when the soil is wet. "Get comfortable with the weight of a recently watered pot," says Doukas.
Pansies are often grown in well-draining, porous soil to prevent water logging. "Sandy soils may need more frequent watering than clay-based soils," says Spoonemore. Temperature and Humidity
Celosia (/ s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə / see-LOH-shee-ə [2]) is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Its species are commonly known as woolflowers , or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation , cockscombs . [ 3 ]
Here are the factors at play that could help determine how often to water Christmas cactus. Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.
Celosia argentea, commonly known as the plumed cockscomb or silver cock's comb, [2] is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin in the family Amaranthaceae [3] from India and Nepal. [4] The plant is known for its very bright colors.
Celosia argentea var. cristata (formerly Celosia cristata), known as cockscomb, is the cristate or crested variety of the species Celosia argentea.It was likely originally native to India, where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by Indian, Burmese, and Chinese gardeners who planted it near temples.
Keep the water off the foliage when possible, watering at the base of the plant to reduce the risk of fungal disease. Temperature and Humidity Cockscomb tolerates heat and humidity well.
[4] [6] Some plants, such as peas and cockscomb Celosia, may inherit the trait. [9] Genetic fasciation is not contagious, but infectious fasciation can be spread from infected plants to others from contact with wounds on infected plants, and from water that carries the bacteria to other plants. [10]