Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Houseplant
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Alternanthera
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Alternanthera
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Commelinales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
- Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Alternanthera and Mangles kangaroo paw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
