Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
14-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red, Orange
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Kolbenfaden
In French
kiwai
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Alismatales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Actinidia
Aglaonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
