Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Western Europe
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-6
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
Upright/Erect
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Kohlrabi
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Kohlrabi
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Chou-rave
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Kalarepa
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi
Care of Kiwifruit and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
