Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Even Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Hypoglycaemic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
STEVIA rebaudiana
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
Stevia
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Stevia
  
In French
kiwai
  
Stevia
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
Stevia
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
Stevia
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
Stevia
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
Stewia
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
Stevia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Stevia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eupatorieae
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Stevia
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Stevia Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Stevia are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Stevia
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.