Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Habitat
Mountain forests
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
कीवी फल
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Kiwifruit and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.