Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
persian violet
In German
Kangaroo Paws
persian violet
In French
Kangaroo Paws
persian violet
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Violeta persa
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Violeta persa
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Persian Violet
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
hyacinthum Persarum
Order
Commelinales
Gentianales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.