Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
kiwai
Piment serrano
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Chile serrano
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.