Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
रो अंजीर
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Birkenfeige
In French
kiwai
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
higo llorón
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
chorando fig
In Polish
hardy kiwi
płacz rys
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
