How to Care for Actinidia deliciosa (Kiwi)

Korean name: 키위(참다래)

Kiwi is a climbing fruit plant with broad heart-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers, producing sweet and tangy green fruits. It requires proper vine management and support and grows well in temperate climates.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: fruit, vine, partial shade, medium difficulty
• Also known as: Kiwi, Kiwi fruit

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in bright, partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining neutral to slightly acidic soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer regularly in spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Actinidia deliciosa?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Actinidia deliciosa?

It likes Grow in bright, partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-draining neutral to slightly acidic soil..

Is Actinidia deliciosa safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Actinidia deliciosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer regularly in spring and summer..