Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Cats
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
रात की रानी
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Königin der Nacht
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Reine de la nuit
kiwai
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Królowa nocy
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Domina noctis
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Queen of the Night and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done 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 Queen of the Night 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.