Plant Care Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

Taxonomy

Anigozanthos 'Kanga Cherry'
Anigozanthos
Haemodoraceae
Commelinales

How to care for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

💦 Water

How often to water your Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

Water needs for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'
0.5 cups
every 9

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' Light Requirements →

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' →

Best Pots for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' →

What Are Healthy Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry' Roots →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'

Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Cherry'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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