Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Alocasia
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Alocasia
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Alocasia
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Alocasia
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Alocasia
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Alocasia
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Kris Plant
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Kris Plant Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Kris Plant are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Kiwifruit and Kris Plant
Care of Kiwifruit and Kris 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 Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
