Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Royal Fern
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Königs Fern
In French
kiwai
Fougère royale
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Real helecho
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Real Fern
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Theales
Polypodiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Osmundaceae
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 Royal Fern
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.