Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
कीवी फल
सुई ताड़
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Nadel -Palme
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
palmera aguja
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Quiuí
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Igła palma
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Needle Palm
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Needle Palm Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Needle Palm are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Needle Palm
Care of Kiwifruit and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.