Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Kiwifruit and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.