Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
garlic chives, oriental garlic, Asian chives,
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
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
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cardiac, Digestive
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLIUM tuberosum
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Chinese Chives
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Chinese Chives
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Knoblauch-Schnittlauch
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Ciboule de Chine
kiwai
In Spanish
Allium tuberosum
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Chinese Chives
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Allium tuberosum
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Chinese Chives
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Chinese Chives
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chives season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chives is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Chives is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chives height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Chinese Chives flower color: White
Chinese Chives leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Chinese Chives and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chives pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Chives 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.