Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
कीवी फल
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Quiuí
In Polish
winobluszcz
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Kiwifruit doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Kiwifruit has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Kiwifruit season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit
Care of Virginia Creeper and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.