Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
QUICKSTICK
In German
Hardy Kiwi
QUICKSTICK
In French
kiwai
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
QuickStick
In Polish
hardy kiwi
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.