Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
LUDISIA argyroneura
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Jewel Orchid
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Jewel Orchid
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Jewel Orchid
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Jewel Orchid
kiwai
In Spanish
joya de la orquídea
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Jewel Orchid
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Jewel Orchid
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Jewel Orchid
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Jewel Orchid
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Orchidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi. Jewel Orchid doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Jewel Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Jewel Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewel Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jewel Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Jewel Orchid is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Jewel Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Jewel Orchid flower color: Not Available
Jewel Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Jewel Orchid and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewel Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jewel Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.