Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Cardon
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Cardon
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Cardon
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Cardon
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Cardon
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Cardon
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Cardon. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cardon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Cardon Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.