Crested Cock’s-comb

(Cockscomb / Brain Celosia)

Scientific name: Celosia cristata

Description

Crested Cock’s-comb, also known as Cockscomb, is a unique flowering plant recognized for its velvety, brain-like flower heads. The blooms come in vivid colors such as red, yellow, orange, and pink, adding bold texture and striking visual interest to gardens and decorative pots.

Key Points

• Unique crested, brain-like flower shape
• Bright, eye-catching colors
• Velvety flower texture
• Compact and upright growth
• Excellent for tropical climates

Care

☀️ Full sun
💧 Water regularly but avoid waterlogging
🌱 Well-drained soil
✂️ Remove old flowers to encourage new blooms
🌡 Thrives in warm to hot conditionsSize

🌿 Plant height: approx. 20–40 cm (excluding pot)

Perfect for:

🌸 Flower beds • 🪴 Pots & containers • 🌿 Borders • 🌞 Tropical gardens