Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
pachysandra
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ysander
In French
kiwai
pachysandra
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Pachysandra
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Pachysandra
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Runianka
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Actinidiaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.