Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Houseplant
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Anigozanthos
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
-
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Ringelblume
Kangaroo Paws
In French
pot Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Caléndula
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Asterales
Commelinales
Family
Asteraceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Calendula
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Kangaroo Paws season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Pot Marigold and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.