Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
Mountain forests
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
कीवी फल
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Ericales
Polypodiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Fern
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Boston Fern Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Boston Fern are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Fern
Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.