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Anigozanthos humilis

 

Cat Paws

Anigozanthos humilis is a compact kangaroo paw that acts as a great colour contrast in multiple plantings. Produces a profusion of unusual yellow and pink furry flowers and is particularly attractive in larger patio pots. Frost tender so use as summer patio or conservatory plants in temperate climates.

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plant Features
  • Cat Paws likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Cat Paws likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Cat Paws is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Cat Paws likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Cat Paws

Latin name

Anigozanthos humilis

type

Perennial

family

Haemodoraceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Cat Paws likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Cat Paws is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Cat Paws likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

  • Water

    Cat Paws likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Cat Paws is 0.20meters x 0.20meters 0.20 M 0.20 M

Anigozanthos humilis

Anigozanthos humilis is a compact kangaroo paw that acts as a great colour contrast in multiple plantings. Produces a profusion of unusual yellow and pink furry flowers and is particularly attractive in larger patio pots. Frost tender so use as summer patio or conservatory plants in temperate climates.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in full or part sun position with well drained soils. If drainage is poor, such as in most clay soils, break down the clay with gypsum or build up the bed to provide good drainage.

 
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