Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
-
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
कीवी फल
In German
QUICKSTICK
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
QUICKSTICK
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Quiuí
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Quickstick
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Quickstick and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Kiwifruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Quickstick and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Kiwifruit
Care of Quickstick and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Quickstick 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.