Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western Asia
Types
Anigozanthos
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
मीठी चेरी
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Süße Kirsche
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Cereja doce
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
dulcis cerasus
Order
Commelinales
Rosales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.