Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Alternanthera
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
