Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Leaves
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Dudleya
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Dudleya
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
dudleya
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Dudleya
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Dudleya
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Dudleya
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Saxifragales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.