Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H2
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oblong elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Not Available
  
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 damaged 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
  
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Not Applicable
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
In French
kiwai
  
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Phalaenopsis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.