Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
कीवी फल
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Campanulales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Kiwifruit and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.