Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Habitat
Mountain forests
Dry areas, 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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Lousiana Orange
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
louisiana aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange
Care of Kiwifruit and Louisiana Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.
