Tall Kangaroo Paw Plant Care
Anigozanthos flavidus DC.
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Anigozanthos flavidus is a species of plant found in Southwest Australia. It is member of the Haemodoraceae family.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Water Tall Kangaroo Paw every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tall Kangaroo Paw Native To?
What Is the Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Tall Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) belongs to the Haemodoraceae family within the Anigozanthos genus. Tall Kangaroo Paw is native to Southwest Australia. Tall Kangaroo Paw is also known as Kangaroo Paw.
Tall Kangaroo Paw displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Tall Kangaroo Paw produces unique tubular flowers in red, yellow, orange, or green.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Anigozanthos flavidus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Tall Kangaroo Paw Need?
Tall Kangaroo Paw thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tall Kangaroo Paw Prefer?
Anigozanthos flavidus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Tall Kangaroo Paw prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tall Kangaroo Paw to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Feed Tall Kangaroo Paw every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Tall Kangaroo Paw can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to kangaroo paw plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tall Kangaroo Paw Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tall Kangaroo Paw, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Tall Kangaroo Paw?
Tall Kangaroo Paw is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Tall Kangaroo Paw Need?
Tall Kangaroo Paw grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tall Kangaroo Paw is native to Southwest Australia. In cooler regions, grow Tall Kangaroo Paw as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Tall Kangaroo Paw is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anigozanthos genus — compare its care with other Anigozanthos species on PlantoScan.
Anigozanthos is part of the Haemodoraceae plant family — browse all Haemodoraceae genera and species.
Tall Kangaroo Paw thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anigozanthos Species
Other Anigozanthos species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anigozanthos flavidus DC., family Haemodoraceae (first published in Liliac. 3: t. 172 1807) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tall Kangaroo Paw, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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