Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vine/Liana
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, 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
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Boston Ivy
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy
Care of Kiwifruit and Boston Ivy 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 Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.