Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
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
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
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
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PINGUICULA
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Butterwort
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Butterwort plant
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
kiwai
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
planta butterwort
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
planta Butterwort
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Scrophulariales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Pinguicula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
- Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Butterwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterwort 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 Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.