Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Houseplant
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Australia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
pinkroot
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Spigelia
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Gentianales
Commelinales
Family
Loganiceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Spigelia
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Pinkroot and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.