Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Ponds
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
कीवी फल
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Lotus Sacré
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
loto sagrado
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Quiuí
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit
Care of Sacred Lotus and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.