Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Bromeliad
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Bromeliad
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bromeliad
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Bromeliad
In French
kiwai
Bromeliad
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Bromeliad
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Bromeliad
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Bromeliad
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.