Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Cats
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Hardy Kiwi
In French
céleri chou
kiwai
In Spanish
apio col
kiwi hardy
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
aipo couve
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
seler Kapusta
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Brassica apium
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Theales
Family
Brassicaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Actinidiaceae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Celery Cabbage and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage 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.