Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Mountain forests
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Laelia, Orchid
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Laelia
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Laelia
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Laelia
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Laelia
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Laelia
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Laelia
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Orchidales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Laelia
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Kiwifruit and Laelia Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Laelia are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Laelia
Care of Kiwifruit and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.