Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Zucchini
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Courgette
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
calabacín
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Quiuí
In Polish
Kabaczek
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
zucchini
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Actinidia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Zucchini and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Kiwifruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Zucchini and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zucchini and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Kiwifruit
Care of Zucchini and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Zucchini 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.