Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Kangaroo Paws
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Kangaroo Paws
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
mandrake americano
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Latin mandragoras
Order
Commelinales
Ranunculales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.