Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Regular watering required
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CURCUMA
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Ginger
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
अदरक
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ingwer
In French
kiwai
Gingembre
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Jengibre
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Gengibre
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Imbir
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Zingiberales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.