Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
sasanqua
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
sasanqua
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
sasanqua
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
sasanqua
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Sasankya
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Sasankya
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Sasankya
Order
Commelinales
Theales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Theaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.