Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Africa
Types
Anigozanthos
Perennial
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
African Iris
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Kangaroo Paws
African Iris
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Iris africano
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Iris africano
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
African Iris
Order
Commelinales
Asparagales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Dietes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and African Iris
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and African Iris Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and African Iris are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and African Iris
Care of Kangaroo Paws and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.