Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
bees, Wasps
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
छुई मुई
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Balsamine
kiwai
In Spanish
No me toques
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Não me toque
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Niecierpek
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Touch-me-not and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Touch-me-not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.