Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
हार्डी कीवी
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Fern interrompu
kiwai
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
kiwi hardy
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
przerwana Fern
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Osmundaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Interrupted Fern and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.