Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
कोको बेर
हार्डी कीवी
In German
coco Plum
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Coco Plum
kiwai
In Spanish
Coco Plum
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
coco plum
hardy kiwi
In Latin
coco plum
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Theales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Coco Plum and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.