What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Fruit
Origin
China
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
2
99+
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
7-1
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
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm
99+
120.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
Not Available
120.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
Yes
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
Yes
No
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
No
No
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
No
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Red Currant
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Red Currant
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Groseille
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Grosella
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Groselha
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
red RIBES
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
60
99+
Not Available
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