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About Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Fruit
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
3
Rank: 89 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-1
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Vining/Climbing
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
550.00 cm
Rank: 56 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
90.00 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Grown for shade
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Hardy Kiwi
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
kiwai
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
kiwi hardy
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
hardy kiwi
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Hardy kiwi
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Actinidiaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Actinidia
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory

  • Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.