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Macropidia Plant Profile



Macropidia fuliginosa is commonly known as the 'Black Kangaroo Paw'. An evergreen clump forming perennial with blue-green strap or sword-like leaves up to 50 cm tall and flowers on stems up to 1m Macropedia fuliginosa is an eye catching plant. It is the black 'hair' on the stems and on the yellow flowers that give it the name 'Black Kangaroo Paw'.

Although closely related to Anigozanthos, Macropedia is a different species and is more difficult to grow in the home garden than othe 'Kangaroo Paws'.

'Black Kangaroo Paw' require a very well dained soil and does not do well in humid conditions. Perhaps try these in pots or containers, growing in a gravely coarse free draining potting mix. Water the soil not the foliage, and donot over water. Full sun, protection from frost, try to keep dry in winter, a position on a sunny the patio could be ideal. Well worth a try as they are spectacular.

 

 
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