Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eurasia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Foundation
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Origanum vulgare
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Oregano
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Ajavāyana kī pattī
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Oregano
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Orégano
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ρίγανη
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Orégano
In Polish
hardy kiwi
oregano
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Suffundis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oregano
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Oregano Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Oregano are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oregano
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.