red-and-green kangaroo paw
Also known as: kangaroo's foot plant
An evergreen perennial forming a tuft of narrow leaves, with erect, red-hairy stems to 1.2m bearing racemes of 2-lipped, tubular greenish-yellow to dark green flowers 8cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- red-and-green kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos manglesii)
- Genus
- Anigozanthos
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red-and-green kangaroo paw
Distribution map
Western Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red-and-green kangaroo paw
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red-and-green kangaroo paw care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained humus-rich sandy soil in frost-free situation. Mulch with straw or chip bark in autumn to protect plant crown over winter. Grow under glass in 3 parts peat substitute or leaf mould and 1 part each loam and sharp sand. Excellent as a cut flower
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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