Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Lotus
In French
kiwai
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Blue Lotus
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Blue Lotus
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Nymphaeales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.