Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
White Star creeper
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
kiwai
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Theales
Family
Campanulaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi
Care of White Star Creeper and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.