A.humilis is the most common of the Kangaroo Paws and is particularly evident following bushfires. Subspecies status yet to be formally recognised. A.humilis is widely cultivated and can be grown successfully even in areas with humid summers which often cause plants from the west to fail. It would not normally be regarded as long lived in those area, however, five years being the usual maximum. As the plant flowers in its first year from seed, it can be fairly easily replaced.
Flowers are mainly yellow but orange and red forms are known.
In cultivation it requires a well drained, sunny position. In this case it should not be assumed that the plant has died as it may regenerate in autumn, particularly if watered. A.humilis can be grown from seed without any pretreatment. The species can also be propagated by division of the clump, usually after flowering and only if the plant appears vigorous. Divisions should be potted into suitably sized containers and placed in a protected position until new growth has developed.