Celosia || Cockscomb || Celosia cristata || عرف الديك || Outdoor Flowering Plant UAE & KSA

Celosia, also known as Cockscomb, is a striking outdoor ornamental prized for its vivid, velvety flower heads that resemble a rooster’s comb. Native to tropical Africa and Asia, this member of the Amaranthaceae family thrives in the UAE & KSA’s warm, sunny climate, adding long-lasting bursts of red, orange, yellow, pink, and magenta to gardens and patios. With its lush green foliage and heat-loving nature, Celosia grows 60–180 cm tall and performs beautifully in containers, borders, and beds, making it a showstopper for any Gulf garden.

🌿 Why Choose Celosia (Cockscomb)?

✅ Gulf-Proven Performer – Thrives in intense sun and heat across UAE & KSA.
✅ Spectacular Colours & Forms – Crested “cockscomb” and plume varieties for vivid displays.
✅ Container & Border Ready – Ideal for pots, balcony planters, or flower beds.
✅ Long Blooming Season – Blooms from summer to autumn, lasting longer in warm coastal regions.
✅ Low Maintenance – Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.
✅ Cultural Uses – Known for traditional medicinal and ornamental value.

🌍 Specifications

• Botanical Name: Celosia cristata (syn. Celosia argentea var. cristata)

• Arabic Name: عرف الديك

• Common Names: Celosia, Cockscomb, Woolflower

• Family: Amaranthaceae

• Origin: Tropical Africa & Asia

• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in UAE & KSA)

• Height: 60–180 cm

• Spread: 30–60 cm

• Flower Colors: Red, magenta, orange, yellow, cream, pink

• Bloom Season: Summer to autumn

• Foliage: Green, lance-shaped

• Sun Tolerance: Full sun (6–8+ hrs)

• Heat Tolerance: High

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established

• Water Needs: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, sandy or loamy soil

• Temperature Range: 27°C–40°C

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizer during summer

• Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested (not pet-safe)

• Landscape Uses: Borders, containers, bouquets, and decorative displays

What You’ll Receive:
A healthy Celosia (Cockscomb) plant in a pot, ready for planting or hanging.
Expert care and maintenance guide tailored for UAE & KSA growing conditions by Plantroops UAE.
Eco-friendly packaging and fast delivery across UAE & KSA.