Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
China
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain forests
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light 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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
  
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
  
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
  
Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
कीवी फल
  
कद्दू
  
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
  
Kürbis
  
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
  
Citrouille
  
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
  
Calabaza
  
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
  
Κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Quiuí
  
Abóbora
  
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
  
Dynia
  
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
  
cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Violales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Pumpkin
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Pumpkin Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Pumpkin are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Pumpkin
Care of Kiwifruit and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.