Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
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Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
हार्डी कीवी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hardy Kiwi
In French
QUICKSTICK
kiwai
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
kiwi hardy
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
QuickStick
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Quickstick
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Quickstick and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.