Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
कीवी फल
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
américaine Aloe
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Quiuí
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
American Aloe
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Kiwifruit
Season and care of American Aloe and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Kiwifruit Physical Information
American Aloe and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Kiwifruit are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Kiwifruit
Care of American Aloe and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer American Aloe 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.