Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
राजहंस फूल
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Flamingoblume
In French
kiwai
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
flamenco flor
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
flamingo flor
In Polish
hardy kiwi
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Alismatales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Actinidia
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.