Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Well drained
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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
San Pedro
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
कीवी फल
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Quiuí
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
San Pedro
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Kiwifruit
Season and care of San Pedro and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Kiwifruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
San Pedro and Kiwifruit Physical Information
San Pedro and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Kiwifruit are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of San Pedro and Kiwifruit
Care of San Pedro and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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.
