Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Types
Anigozanthos
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Zonal Geranium
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Zonal Geranium
Order
Commelinales
Geraniales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.