Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Snow Flake
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schneeflocke
In French
kiwai
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Copo de nieve
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Floco de neve
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Aureus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Malpighiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.