Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Cats
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Kermesbeere
Hardy Kiwi
In French
POKEBERRY
kiwai
In Spanish
Pokeberry
kiwi hardy
In Greek
POKEBERRY
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
alkiermes
hardy kiwi
In Latin
pokeberry
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Pokeberry and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.