Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Anigozanthos
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Arjuna
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
arjuna
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
arjuna
Order
Commelinales
Myrtales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.