Hardy Kiwi

Thyme

About Hardy Kiwi and Thyme

Hardy Kiwi

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Asia

Asia, Europe

Types

Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

3300

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

550.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Regular watering required

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

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

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Cats

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Grown for shade

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Vine

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACTINIDIA arguta

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Hardy Kiwi

Thyme

In Hindi

हार्डी कीवी

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Hardy Kiwi

Thymian

In French

kiwai

Thym

In Spanish

kiwi hardy

Tomillo

In Greek

σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

kiwi Hardy

Tomilho

In Polish

hardy kiwi

Tymianek

In Latin

Hardy kiwi

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Family

Actinidiaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Actinidia

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Actinidiaceae

Number of Species

60350

1 27800

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Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Thyme. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like and Thyme has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme

Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Hardy Kiwi and Thyme Physical Information

Hardy Kiwi and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme are as follows:

Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.