Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Heterocentron
कीवी फल
In German
Heterocentron
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Heterocentron
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Heterocentron
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Heterocentron
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Quiuí
In Polish
Heterocentron
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Heterocentron
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit
Care of Spanish Shawl and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.