Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Cats
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Epidendrum
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Epidendrum
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
Epidendrum
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
Epidendrum
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
Epidendrum
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
Epidendrum
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
Epidendrum
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Theales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Coilostylis
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Epidendrum and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.