Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Japan
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Ground Orchid
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ground Orchid
In French
kiwai
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ground Orchid
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Ground Orchid
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ground Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.