Green Kangaroo Paw Plant Care
Anigozanthos viridis Endl.
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Anigozanthos viridis, commonly known as Green Kangaroo Paw, is a grass-like perennial herb native to south western coastal regions of Western Australia. The Noongar peoples know the plant as Koroylbardany.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Green Kangaroo Paw?
Water Green 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 Green Kangaroo Paw Native To?
What Is the Green Kangaroo Paw?
Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos viridis) belongs to the Haemodoraceae family within the Anigozanthos genus. Green Kangaroo Paw is native to south western coastal regions of Western Australia.
Green Kangaroo Paw displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Green Kangaroo Paw produces unique tubular flowers in red, yellow, orange, or green.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Green Kangaroo Paw?
Anigozanthos viridis 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 Green Kangaroo Paw Need?
Green Kangaroo Paw thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Green Kangaroo Paw Prefer?
Anigozanthos viridis grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Green Kangaroo Paw prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Green Kangaroo Paw?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Green Kangaroo Paw to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Green Kangaroo Paw?
Feed Green 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 Green 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 Green Kangaroo Paw?
Green 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 Green Kangaroo Paw Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Green 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 Green Kangaroo Paw?
Green 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 Green Kangaroo Paw Need?
Green Kangaroo Paw grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Green Kangaroo Paw is native to south western coastal regions of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Green Kangaroo Paw as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Green 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.
Green 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 viridis Endl., family Haemodoraceae (first published in Pl. Preiss. 2: 25 (1846)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Green 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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