Celosia

Celosia

Origin: UF/IFAS says it is not native to North America

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not applicable; this is an ornamental plant.

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

none named by our sources

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA lists the celosia species Celosia cristata, globosa, plumosa and spicata as non-toxic, but not Celosia argentea. NC State's Uses line for this species includes use as a poison. No source assesses this species as safe for pets, so it is not assessed as safe. Keep pets from eating it.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA zones 3B to 11A, with 11B also within the planting zone (UF/IFAS, 2023 USDA map); grown as an annual.
Light: UF/IFAS says plant in full sun, though it will tolerate some shade.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: 6 inches to 2 feet tall and 6 inches to 1 foot wide (UF/IFAS).
Family: Amaranthaceae (UF/IFAS FP114)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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