Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Cats
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
तरबूज़
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Wassermelone
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Citrullus lanatus
kiwai
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
kiwi hardy
In Greek
καρπούζι
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Theales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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.
