Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Magenta, Violet
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Macaw
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Ara
In French
Kangaroo Paws
ara
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
guacamayo
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
μακώ
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
arara
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
ara
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Ara
Order
Commelinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Macaw
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Macaw Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Macaw are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Macaw
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.