Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Water Spinach
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Épinards d'eau
kiwai
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Water Spinach
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Water Spinach and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.