{"product_id":"celosia-plumosa-seeds-1","title":"Celosia plumosa Red - Desi Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelosia plumosa Red - Desi Flower Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Africa and Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (5-6 hours direct)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; keep soil lightly moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown almost entirely as an \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ornamental\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; for its vivid, feathery plumes that brighten beds, borders and containers. The blooms also make excellent \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;cut and dried flowers\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; for indoor arrangements as they hold colour well.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;just 0.5 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (barely cover them) in seed trays or directly in pots. Space transplants \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;20-30 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;germinate in 7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; at warm temperatures (22-28°C). Transplant seedlings once they have 3-4 true leaves. Pinch early growth to encourage bushier plants. Expect the first \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;blooms in about 8-10 weeks\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; from sowing, continuing for several months.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow Celosia Plumosa seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to June for summer and monsoon blooms; in warmer regions it can be grown almost year-round. It loves warm weather, so avoid sowing in peak winter in north India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Celosia Plumosa in pots on my balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compact and ideal for 6-8 inch pots. Give it a sunny spot with 5-6 hours of direct light and water moderately for months of colourful plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049674735862,"sku":"SED-FLW-CELOSIA-002","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-celosia-plumosa-red-desi-flower-seeds-16968707276940.jpg?v=1782712340","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/celosia-plumosa-seeds-1","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}