Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Black Currant
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
कीवी फल
In German
Carandas
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
karondas
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
karondas
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
karondas
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
karondas
Quiuí
In Polish
karondas
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
karondas
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Karonda and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Karonda and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Karonda and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Karonda and Kiwifruit
Care of Karonda and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.