Plant Care Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit

About Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Kiwi Fruit likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Kiwi Fruit belongs to the Actinidia genus, and is native to East Asia and China.

Taxonomy

Actinidia chinensis
Actinidia
Actinidiaceae
Ericales

Also known as

Golden kiwifruit

How to care for Kiwi Fruit

💦 Water

How often to water your Kiwi Fruit

Water needs for Kiwi Fruit
0.5 cups
every 9

Kiwi Fruit needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Kiwi Fruit

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Kiwi Fruit in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kiwi Fruit: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Kiwi Fruit love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Kiwi Fruit does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kiwi Fruit in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kiwi Fruit

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kiwi Fruit: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kiwi Fruit after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kiwi Fruit prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Kiwi Fruit Water Frequency →

Kiwi Fruit Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Kiwi Fruit requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Kiwi Fruit Light Requirements →

Kiwi Fruit Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Kiwi Fruit is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Kiwi Fruit does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Kiwi Fruit →

Best Pots for Kiwi Fruit →

When and How to Successfully Repot Kiwi Fruit →

What Are Healthy Kiwi Fruit Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Kiwi Fruit is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Kiwi Fruit →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Kiwi Fruit is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Kiwi Fruit Lifecycle →

Kiwi Fruit Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Kiwi Fruit →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Kiwi Fruit can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Kiwi Fruit →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Kiwi Fruit, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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