Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Scratches, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
BROMELIA pinguin
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
In Hindi
कीवी फल
bromelia pinguin plant
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
plante Bromelia Pinguin
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
planta Bromelia Pinguin
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
In Portuguese
Quiuí
planta Caraguatá
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Commelina pinguin herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available.
Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
- Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin
Care of Kiwifruit and Bromelia Pinguin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.