Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Mountain forests
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Dudleya
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Dudleya
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
dudleya
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Dudleya
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Dudleya
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Dudleya
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Dudleya Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Dudleya are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Kiwifruit and Dudleya
Care of Kiwifruit and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.