Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bassia scoparia
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Besen-Radmelde
In French
kiwai
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Kochia
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kochia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Kochia Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Kochia are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Kochia
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.