Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
tropical environments
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
कीवी फल
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Quiuí
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.