Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In German
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In French
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
QuickStick
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Quickstick
Order
Commelinales
Fabales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.