Floral Encyclopedia
鸡冠花
Cockscomb
Celosia cristata
科属
苋科
青葙属
原产地
热带亚洲
株高
20–90 cm
光照需求
☀️全日照
🌿 简介
鸡冠花花序奇特，卷曲扭折的花穗形如雄鸡的鸡冠，质感独特，颜色鲜艳。是中国传统庭院花卉，历史悠久，宋代已有大量诗词吟咏。花穗干燥后颜色不变，是优良的干花材料。鸡冠花种子也是传统中药材，有清热止血之效。
🌱 养护指南
浇水
耐旱，生长期保持土壤适度湿润，忌积水
土壤
疏松排水良好的中性土壤，不耐盐碱
施肥
每两周施一次复合肥，忌施氮肥过多
✨ 花语与文化
鸡冠花象征事业有成与精力旺盛，也代表"大吉大利"的吉祥寓意。"鸡冠"与"冠"谐音，寓意"独占鳌头、荣耀加冕"。
一丛浅淡一丛深，欲折终无一朵金。
——唐彦谦《鸡冠花》
分类信息
| 科 | 苋科 Amaranthaceae |
| 属 | 青葙属 Celosia |
| 原产地 | 热带亚洲，中国古代即已栽培 |
| 株高 | 20–90 cm |
Wikipedia
Celosia argentea var. cristata, known as cockscomb, is the cristate or crested variety of the species Celosia argentea. It is likely native to India, where it was saved from extinction through cultivation because of its religious significance. Indian, Burmese, and Chinese gardeners have traditionally planted it near temples. The name cockscomb comes from the flower's appearance, which resembles the crest (comb) on a rooster (cock). The plants are resistant to most plant diseases, and can thrive both indoors and outdoors. However, they do best in sunny, well-drained locations, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases.