Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 1
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
Not Available
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
kiwai
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.