Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
South America
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Mountain forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Peanut
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Erdnuss
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Cacahuète
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Maní
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Amendoim
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Arachid
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Peanut
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Kiwifruit and Peanut Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Peanut are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Kiwifruit and Peanut
Care of Kiwifruit and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.