Actinidia chinensis

Golden Kiwifruit

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Deciduous climbing vine with fuzzy brown stems and heart-shaped leaves. Produces edible golden kiwifruit in autumn if pollinated correctly.
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Plant Details

Common Name Golden Kiwifruit
Family Actinidiaceae
Genus Actinidia
Species Chinensis
Origin China
Blooming Dioecious, flowers appear in late spring (May-June), fragrant white to cream.
Leaf Color Dark green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic content; pH 5.5-6.5.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for fruiting; partial shade indoors to prevent leaf scorch during summer peaks.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer monthly from March to August. Avoid high nitrogen late season.

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Pruning

Prune hard in late winter to control size and shape; remove dead wood regularly.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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