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Andromedatropic San Salvador, El Salvador Feb 28, 2013

Hello,
I was given seeds to this very exotic flower I have never seen before. Could anyone tell me what it is so I can learn how to care for it?
Thanks!

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Feb 28, 2013

Celosia cristata (cockscomb)

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JoParrott Richland, WA(Zone 7b) Feb 28, 2013

I can tell you from experience they don't like overhead watering that stays on the plume- it can turn them brown really fast. It loves hot sun-

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Andromedatropic San Salvador, El Salvador Feb 28, 2013

Thank you both so much!!!
:-)

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Mar 01, 2013

Some helpful links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celosia_cristata

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/newsletters/hortupdate/hortupdate_archives/2006/apr06/Celosia.html

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