Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Matilija Poppy
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Matilija Poppy
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Papaverales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy
Care of Kiwifruit and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.