Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Dwarf Iris
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Zwergiris
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Enano Iris
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Liliales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris. Mangles kangaroo paw doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.