Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
New Zealand
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
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
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chartreuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Mother Fern
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Mother Fern
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Mother Fern
In French
kiwai
Mother Fern
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
madre helecho
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Mother Fern
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Mother Fern
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Mother Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Theales
Polypodiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Mother Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mother Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
- Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Mother Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.