Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Angelonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.