Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
India, Nepal
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
कीवी फल
पीले अदरक
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger
Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Yellow Ginger pruning is done 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.