Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Anigozanthos
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water deeply about once a week
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Tree Mallow
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Baum Mallow
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Mallow
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
ligno malvae
Order
Commelinales
Malvales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.