Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
China
Types
not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
कीवी फल
In German
rohrglanzgras
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
roseau
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Quiuí
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit
Care of Ribbon Grass and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Ribbon Grass 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.