Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Houseplant
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Australia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In German
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In French
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
boxberry
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Burning
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Ericales
Commelinales
Family
Ericaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Boxberry and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.