Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
China
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Mango
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
कीवी फल
In German
Mango Baum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Manguier
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Mango Tree
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Quiuí
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Mango ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Actinidia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Mango Tree and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Mango Tree and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Kiwifruit
Care of Mango Tree and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.