Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
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, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Regular watering required
In Spring
Ample Water
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
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
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
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
kiwai
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Orchidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.