Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Houseplant
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Kangaroo Paws
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Commelinales
Family
Asteraceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Ageratum
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Conostyloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws? We provide you with everything About Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws. Blue Mink doesn't have thorns and Kangaroo Paws doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Mink does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Mink has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation and Kangaroo Paws has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Blue Mink and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.