Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Anigozanthos
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Red Currant
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Red Currant
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Groseille
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Grosella
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Groselha
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
red RIBES
Order
Commelinales
Rosales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
-
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.