Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
carambola पेड़
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
carambola ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Oxalidales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Not Available
Properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola. Mangles kangaroo paw doesn't have thorns and Carambola 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 Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.