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Celosia argentea Plumosa Group (dwarf)
| Family Name: | Amaranthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Celosia argentea var. plumosa (Barr & Sugden) Voss (dwarf), Celosia plumosa |
| Common Name: | Plume Celosia, Feather Celosia, 凤尾草, 凤尾鸡冠花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Semi-Annual / Annual-Like, Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.7 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | An evergreen herbaceous annual from tropical origin, may grow up to 1 m tall. Leaves are tender and smooth to touch, lanceolate to elliptic shape. Older leaves have a broader base compared to young leaves which are narrower in shape. Stems are fleshy stems and cultivars with red flowers may have red stems. Flowers are long and erect feathery spikes at the terminal of the stems, can be used as cut and dried flowers. Blooms in showy colours of red, yellow or orange, last up to 2 months. Thrives in well-drained soils that are moist and fertile. Low maintenance and propagate by seeds.A popular ornamental plant displayed during Lunar New Year in Singapore due to bright red and yellow flowers deemed auspicious by the Chinese. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Wildflower Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Weeks |
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Others
| Master ID | 32071 |
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| Species ID | 6476 |
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