Actinidia pilosula

Fuzzy Kiwi Vine

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Actinidia pilosula is a deciduous climbing vine known for fuzzy leaves and edible fruit, closely related to the common kiwifruit native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Fuzzy Kiwi Vine
Family Actinidiaceae
Genus Actinidia
Species Pilosula
Origin China / Japan
Blooming White or cream flowers in late spring, dioecious species
Leaf Color Green / Yellow (Autumn)
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam with slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for fruiting; partial shade in very hot climates to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer

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Pruning

Prune heavily after harvest or late winter to remove dead wood and shape the vine

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 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 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% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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