How to grow and care for Actinidia chinensis Planch.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Actinidia chinensis Planch.
Actinidia chinensis Planch. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Actinidia chinensis Planch.
How often should I water?
check Actinidia chinensis Planch. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Actinidia chinensis Planch. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Actinidia chinensis Planch. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Actinidia chinensis Planch. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Actinidia chinensis Planch. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Actinidia chinensis Planch. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Actinidiaceae, Genus: Actinidia, Species: Actinidia chinensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Species | Actinidia chinensis |
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