Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
kiwai
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.