Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
चेरी प्लम
In German
Kangaroo Paws
cherry Plum
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Prunus
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
cherry Plum
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
cherry Plum
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
cerasus PRUNUM
Order
Commelinales
Rosales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.