Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Caterpillars, Moth, 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sinensis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Tea, Tea Camellia
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Teepflanze
Hardy Kiwi
In French
usine de thé
kiwai
In Spanish
planta del té
kiwi hardy
In Greek
φυτό του τσαγιού
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
planta do chá
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Herbata roślin
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Tea herba
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Plant season is Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Plant is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Tea Plant and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tea Plant 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.