Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Brazil
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Ornamental plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Dumbcane
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Dieffenbachie
In French
kiwai
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Alismatales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Actinidia
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.