Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Mountain forests
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Black Currant
In Hindi
कीवी फल
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Carandas
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
karondas
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
karondas
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
karondas
In Portuguese
Quiuí
karondas
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
karondas
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Karonda
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Karonda Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Karonda are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Karonda
Care of Kiwifruit and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.