Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
duckweed
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Entengrütze
In French
kiwai
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
duckweed
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Rzęsa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.
