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About Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit


About Kiwifruit and Cassia Fistula


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Tree   
Fruit   

Origin
India   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands   
Mountain forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-7   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,300.00 cm   
32
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm   
17
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Light Yellow, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available, White   
Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Light Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Not Available   
Layering, Softwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Water daily during growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers   
Self-fertile   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch   
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders   
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cassia fistula   
ACTINIDIA deliciosa   

Common Name
golden shower tree   
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi   

In Hindi
अमलतास   
कीवी फल   

In German
Röhren-Kassie   
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel   

In French
Cassia fistula   
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale   

In Spanish
Cassia fistula   
kiwi, kivi, actinidia   

In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο   
Ακτινίδια   

In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial   
Quiuí   

In Polish
Cassia przetoka   
Owoc kiwi   

In Latin
cassia fistula   
Kiwi fructum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Ericales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Actinidiaceae   

Genus
Cassia   
Actinidia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
60   
99+

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Properties of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit

Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Kiwifruit doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kiwifruit has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit

Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.

Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit Physical Information

Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit are as follows:

Care of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit

Care of Cassia Fistula and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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