Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Anigozanthos
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Octopus tree
In French
Kangaroo Paws
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
polypus ligno
Order
Commelinales
Apiales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.