Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Astringent
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
brinjal
melongene
garden egg
guinea squash
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
जापानी बैंगन
हार्डी कीवी
In German
japanische Aubergine
Hardy Kiwi
In French
aubergine japonaise
kiwai
In Spanish
Berenjena japonesa
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Μελιτζάνα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Beringela japonesa
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
japoński Bakłażan
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Eggplant Italica
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Eggplant is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Japanese Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Japanese Eggplant leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Japanese Eggplant and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Eggplant 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.