Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
round kumquat ,Marumi kumquat, Morgani kumquat
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Citrus canker, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
FORTUNELLA margarita
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Nagami Kumquat, Oval Kumquat
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Nagami kumquat
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Kumquats
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Fortunella
kiwai
In Spanish
nagami kumquat
kiwi hardy
In Greek
nagami kumquat
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Citrus japonica
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Kumkwat
hardy kiwi
In Latin
nagami kumqua
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Fortunella
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nagami Kumquat season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nagami Kumquat is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Nagami Kumquat is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Nagami Kumquat height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Nagami Kumquat flower color: White
Nagami Kumquat leaf color: Lime Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Nagami Kumquat and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nagami Kumquat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nagami Kumquat 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.