Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
China
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
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 Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Squill
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Squill
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Squille
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Escila
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ακτινίδια
In Polish
Cebulica
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Scilla
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Squill and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Squill and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Kiwifruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Squill and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Squill and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squill and Kiwifruit
Care of Squill and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Squill 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.