Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Tarocco, Sanguinello,
Moro
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Blood purifier, Carminative, Miscellany, Tonic
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Blood Orange, Naval Orange, Orange, Sweet Orange
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Blood Orange Tree
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Blut- Orange Tree
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Sang Orange Tree
kiwai
In Spanish
Árbol de la naranja de sangre
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Blood Orange Tree
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Orange Tree sangue
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Krew Orange Tree
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Sanguinem Aliquam ligno
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blood Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blood Orange is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Blood Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Blood Orange height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Blood Orange flower color: White
Blood Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Blood Orange and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blood Orange pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blood Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.