Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
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
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, 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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
कीवी फल
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Quiuí
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Guzmania and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Guzmania and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Kiwifruit
Care of Guzmania and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Guzmania 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.