Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
leatherleaf
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Leatherleaf
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Leatherleaf
kiwai
In Spanish
leatherleaf
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Leatherleaf
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Leatherleaf
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Theales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Leatherleaf and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.