Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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 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
Not Available
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
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Cats
Allergy
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
kiwai
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper 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 Cubanelle Pepper 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.