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