Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Fullers Karde
In French
kiwai
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.