Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
CURCUMA
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Ginger
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Ingwer
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Gingembre
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Jengibre
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Gengibre
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Imbir
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant
Care of Kiwifruit and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.