Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Clamshell Orchid
कीवी फल
In German
Clamshell Orchid
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Clamshell Orchid
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Clamshell Orchid
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Encyclia Cochleata
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Clamshell Orchid
Quiuí
In Polish
Clamshell Orchid
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Clamshell Orchid
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Prosthechea
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit
Care of Clamshell Orchid and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clamshell Orchid pruning is done 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 Clamshell Orchid 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.