Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Loosetrife
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Loosetrife
कीवी फल
In German
Loosetrife
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
salicaire
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
loosetrife
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
loosetrife
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Quiuí
In Polish
loosetrife
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
loosetrife
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Loosestrife and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Loosestrife and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Loosestrife and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Loosestrife and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Loosestrife and Kiwifruit
Care of Loosestrife and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
