Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
सेम फली
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Limabohne
In French
kiwai
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Haba
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
feijão-Lima
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Lima Bean
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.