Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
1002
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99996-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm610.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm5.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
चमेली
कीवी फल
In German
Jasmin
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Jasmin
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Hortensia
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Quiuí
In Polish
Jasmin
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Jasmin
Kiwi fructum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Aloaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
20060
1
27800
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