King's Salad (Cosmos Caudatus) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cosmos caudatus is an annual herbaceous plant known for its edible leaves and attractive flowers, native to Latin America and widely cultivated in Southeast Asia.

King's Salad

King's Salad

Cosmos Caudatus

Cosmos caudatus is an annual herbaceous plant known for its edible leaves and attractive flowers, native to Latin America and widely cultivated in Southeast Asia.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:edible garden plant, ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for King's Salad

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Cosmos