Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Earth Star
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Erdstern
In French
kiwai
Terre étoile
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Estrela da terra
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.