Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange Red
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Mandarin
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Mandarin
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
mandarin
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
mandarín
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Quiuí
tangerina
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Mandarynka
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Mandarin
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Mandarin Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Mandarin are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Mandarin
Care of Kiwifruit and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.