1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
1.4 Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 13, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
550.00 cm90.00 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
90.00 cm30.00 cm
0.1
6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
3.2.3 Type of Soil
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
4.4.2 In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
5.7 Foliage Sheen
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
6.2.3 Other Uses
Grown for shade
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Euphorbia tithymaloides
7.2 Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Devil's Backbone
7.2.1 In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Devil's Backbone
7.2.2 In German
Hardy Kiwi
Devil's Backbone
7.2.3 In French
7.2.4 In Spanish
kiwi hardy
El espinazo del diablo
7.2.5 In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Devil's Backbone
7.2.6 In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Espinha do Diabo
7.2.7 In Polish
hardy kiwi
Kręgosłup diabła
7.2.8 In Latin
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
8.5 Family
Actinidiaceae
Crassulaceae
8.6 Genus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
8.9 Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Euphorbioideae
8.10 Number of Species