Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
अजवाइन
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ajowan
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
aipo
In Polish
hardy kiwi
seler
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.