Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
जरुल
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Königinblume
Hardy Kiwi
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
kiwai
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. 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 Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Pride of India and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India 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.