Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Lycaste orchidée
kiwai
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
hardy kiwi
In Latin
braemii orchid
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Orchidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.