Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
कीवी फल
In German
Applemint Baum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Applemint Arbre
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Quiuí
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Applemint and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Applemint and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Applemint and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Applemint and Kiwifruit
Care of Applemint and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.