The Celosia caracas is also often sold as an annual summer flower, for example for balcony boxes. Like all Celosia species, it is not hardy, but can live longer than a year. For this, however, they need a suitable winter quarters.
Like other Celosia species, the Celosia caracas is not hardy
Celosias are very warm-loving, all year round. Unlike other summer flowers, they need a warm spot for the winter. You can definitely put these plants in your living room. However, it is advisable to gradually get used to the changed temperatures. The same applies if you want to put your celosia back outside in the spring.
The essentials in brief:
- not hardy
- winter warm
- little change in care
- slowly get used to changing temperatures
tips
Use your Celosia caracas twice: in summer as a balcony plant and in winter as a houseplant.