Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Africa
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
kiwai
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Janet Craig Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Janet Craig Dracaena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
