Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Anigozanthos
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Ginger
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Ginger
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Crusta Ginger
Order
Commelinales
Zingiberales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Alpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.