Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Houseplant
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
Orbicular
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Baum Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Arbre Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
ligno malvae
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Malvales
Commelinales
Family
Malvaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Lavatera
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Kangaroo Paws season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Tree Mallow and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.