Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
TULBAGHIA violacea
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Society Garlic
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Knoblauch
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Ail
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Ajo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
σκόρδο
Ακτινίδια
In Polish
czosnek
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
allium
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Society Garlic and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Society Garlic and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Society Garlic and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Society Garlic season is Summer and Kiwifruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Society Garlic is Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Society Garlic and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Society Garlic and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Society Garlic and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Society Garlic and Kiwifruit
Care of Society Garlic and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.