How much sunlight does my fuzzy kiwifruit need?

fuzzy kiwifruit 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my fuzzy kiwifruit?

fuzzy kiwifruit 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!

Should I fertilize my fuzzy kiwifruit?

fuzzy kiwifruit 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.

Can fuzzy kiwifruit be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone fuzzy kiwifruit can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is fuzzy kiwifruit easy to care for?

fuzzy kiwifruit is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my fuzzy kiwifruit?

fuzzy kiwifruit 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.

Also known as

Kiwi Plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa

Genus

Actinidia

Family

Actinidiaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for fuzzy kiwifruit

Water

How often to water your fuzzy kiwifruit

fuzzy kiwifruit 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for fuzzy kiwifruit in your home

Light needs and placement for plant fuzzy kiwifruit: 1ft from a window

fuzzy kiwifruit love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

fuzzy kiwifruit does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize fuzzy kiwifruit

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for fuzzy kiwifruit: 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 fuzzy kiwifruit after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

fuzzy kiwifruit is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors