Anigozanthos flavidus
Kangaroo Paw
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Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Description
Clump-forming Kangaroo Paw with plumes of fuzzy yellow flowers. This Australian native will flower from spring to summer when grown outdoors, but will bloom any time of year if grown in a greenhouse.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Blooming
Blooms unusual 2-lipped, tubular flowers with woolly hairs. Flowering occurs from spring to midsummer outdoors, but under glass, Anigozanthos may flower any time of the year.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Growth
Evergreen, clump forming perennials, found in a range of habitats. Grows best in full sun, or full light. Where Kangaroo Paws are not hardy, raise plants in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Cool greenhouses have a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C). In frost free regions, Kangaroo Paws makes a nice addition to a border.The flowers of Anigozanthus work great as cut flowers.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Planting
When ripe, sow seeds at temperatures between 55-64°F (13-18°C). Conduct careful division in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.Kangaroo Paws hybridize freely.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Pest
Bacterial and fungal diseases occur but are rare.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Interesting facts
There are only 11 known species in the genus Anigozanthus. Its 2-lipped flowers resemble a kangaroo's paws, hence the common name. The sap in the root system of Kangaroo Paws enables them to survive periods of severe dry temperatures.
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in humus-rich, sandy loam that is moist, but well-draining. Water freely during the growing season and dry periods. Keep almost dry in winter. Provide a mulch with straw or bark chips in fall.Potting mixes with 3 parts leaf mold and 1 part each of loam and sharp sand work well for indoor plants.
