Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Coleus
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Buntnessel
In French
kiwai
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
coleo
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Coleus
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
cóleus
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Coleus
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coleus
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Coleus Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Coleus are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coleus
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.