Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Peregrina
कीवी फल
In German
Peregrina
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Peregrina
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Peregrina
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Peregrina
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Quiuí
In Polish
Peregrina
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Peregrina
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Ericales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Peregrina and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Peregrina and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peregrina and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peregrina and Kiwifruit
Care of Peregrina and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.