CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 30 inches
3.Leaves Color – Green to reddish-green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Dense, velvety, crested flower heads resembling coral or a rooster’s comb in vivid shades
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Compost or balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
8.Soil – Well-drained, nutrient-rich loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for vibrant growth
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Pick a warm, sunny location with good drainage.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill soil around the plant and press gently.
5.Water well and maintain consistent moisture during early growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Celosia cristata
2.Common names: Cockscomb, Wool Flower, Brain Celosia
3.Hindi: मुरगा फूल / कॉक्सकोम्ब (Murga Phool / Cockscomb)
4.Tamil: கொக்குபூ (Kokkupoo)
5.Telugu: కోడి తల పువ్వు (Kōḍi Tala Puvvu)
6.Kannada: ಕೋಳಿ ತಲೆ ಹೂ (Kōḷi Tale Hū)
7.Marathi: मुर्गा फुल (Murga Phul)
8.Malayalam: കോഴിത്തല പുഷ്പം (Kōḻithala Puṣpam)