Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrub
  
Origin
China
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain forests
  
Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oblong to lance-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
  
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
  
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
  
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
  
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
  
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
  
In Hindi
कीवी फल
  
Mexican Heather
  
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
  
Mexican Heather
  
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
  
Mexicaine Heather
  
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
  
Heather mexicana
  
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
  
Μεξικού Heather
  
In Portuguese
Quiuí
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
  
Mexican Heather
  
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
  
Mexicanus Heather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Cuphea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lythroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather
Care of Kiwifruit and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.