The genus Anigozanthos, better known by the common name »Kangaroo legs»By the shape of their flowers, is originally from Australia. It comprises about 70 species, of which the best known are the Anigozanthos manglesii and Anigozanthos flavidus.
They are shrubs of about a meter in height that require little care to keep in good condition.
The flowers of the Kangaroo Paws appear clusters, and are brightly colored like red or orange, tubular in shape and velvety.
Conclusion outdoor plants, which should be placed in full sun or semi-shade. We can also have them indoors, as long as the room is very bright.
They resist cold well, but not frost. If we live in an area where the temperature drops below -2º, we must protect them indoors or in a greenhouse.
Es sensitive to waterlogging. For this reason, the substrate must facilitate the drainage of the water, thus preventing it from staying moist. Likewise, we must also control the watering a lot, which should be carried out about twice a week, always taking into account the conditions of our climate (the drier it is, the faster the substrate will dry and the more often we must water).
It is highly prized as a cut flower, as its flowers last a long time. We can remove the withered flowers, especially if we grow it indoors.
Kangaroo Paws they hardly need fertilizer. They have adapted to living in very dry land, with few nutrients. Half the recommended dose once a month during the flowering period, which runs from March to October, will suffice.
They are plants that can be attacked by aphids, and by fungi if the humidity is excessive, which must be eradicated with specific products.
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