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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:Celosia plumosa seeds can be sown all year round in temperate climates and in spring elsewhere.Sow the seeds at a depth of not more than 3 mm in moist and well-draining soil. Seeds should start germinating in 20 to 30 days in ideal conditions.GROWING REQUIREMENTS:PESTS:Common pests like aphids and mites can chew away the foliage of your celosia plumosa when not looked after. Practice optimum watering and use organic neem oil to address these issues.SOIL:Use well-draining moist soil to grow celosia plumosa forest fire blooms. The flowers will not do well in heavy clay soil.SPOT:Pick a sunny location with 5-6 hours of sunlight every day for the best-looking blooms.TEMPERATURE:Ideal soil temperature for germination of celosia plumosa forest fire ranges between 25 to 30℃.WATERING:The roots of celosia plumosa forest fire are rather sensitive to soil moisture. It’s important to find the perfect balance between overwatering and underwatering for optimum growth. Mulching can also help retain the soil moisture in the extreme summer heat.HOW TO HARVEST:Celosia plumosa blooms will start appearing in about 70 to 90 days of planting. Snip the mature blooms to prolong flowering on the plant. The blooms will make for great cut flowers in flower arrangements.