Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Rainforest
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
urn plant
कीवी फल
In German
Urne Anlage
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
plante urn
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
planta de urna
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
planta de urna
Quiuí
In Polish
urna roślin
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
urn herba
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Urn Plant and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Urn Plant and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Urn Plant and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Urn Plant and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Urn Plant and Kiwifruit
Care of Urn Plant and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Urn Plant 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.