Hare-foot Paranomus Plant Care

Hare-foot Paranomus (Paranomus lagopus) belongs to the Proteaceae family within the Paranomus genus. Hare-foot Paranomus is native to the Western Cape. Hare-foot Paranomus is also known as Hare-foot Tree.

Hare-foot Paranomus displays a low, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Hare-foot Paranomus produces small, tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Hare-foot Paranomus every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Hare-foot Paranomus thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Paranomus lagopus tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Hare-foot Paranomus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, acidic soil mix with sand and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Hare-foot Paranomus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Hare-foot Paranomus every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, acidic soil mix with sand and peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Hare-foot Paranomus is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Hare-foot Paranomus can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 2 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Hare-foot Paranomus while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Hare-foot Paranomus is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Hare-foot Paranomus can be propagated through seeds, cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild rosemary plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Hare-foot Paranomus is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Hare-foot Paranomus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Hare-foot Paranomus is native to the Western Cape. In cooler regions, grow Hare-foot Paranomus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.