Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Weiße Seerose
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Nénuphar blanc
kiwai
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Theales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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.