Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Houseplant
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Australia
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Kangaroo Paws
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Kangaroo Paws
In French
mandrake américain
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Ranunculales
Commelinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Mayapple and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.