Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Spider mites
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Raoulia glabra
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Raoulia
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Raoulia
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Raoulia
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Raoulia
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Raoulia
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
raoulia
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Raoulia
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Raoulia
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raoulia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Raoulia is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Raoulia and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.