Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Eastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
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 shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
miniature orchid
हार्डी कीवी
In German
miniature orchid
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Pleione
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Pleione
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
miniature orchid
hardy kiwi
In Latin
miniature orchid
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Orchidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Miniature Orchid and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Miniature 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.