Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Spider Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
CALATHEA
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Calathea
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Zingiberales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea
Wondering what are the properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea? We provide you with everything About Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea. Mangles kangaroo paw doesn't have thorns and Calathea doesn't have thorns. Also Mangles kangaroo paw does not have fragrant flowers. Mangles kangaroo paw has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Calathea has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calathea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Calathea is Not Available.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Calathea flower color: Not Available
- Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Calathea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.