Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
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, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Hardy Kiwi
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
kiwai
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Americana Aloe
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
americano Aloe
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe
Care of Hardy Kiwi and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done 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 American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
