Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Decoration Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
pinkroot
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Spigelia
Order
Commelinales
Gentianales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.