Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well-aerated
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
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Laelia
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Laelia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Laelia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Laelia
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Laelia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Laelia
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Laelia
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Laelia Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Laelia are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Laelia
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.