Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
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
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
champak
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
चंपक
In German
Hardy Kiwi
champaka
In French
kiwai
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
champaca magnolia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
magnólia champaca
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Magnoliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.