Arctic Kiwi Plant Care
Actinidia kolomikta Maxim.
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Actinidia kolomikta, the kolomikta, miyamatatabi, super-hardy kiwi, or variegated-leaf hardy kiwi, is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae, native to temperate mixed forests of the Russian Far East, Korea, Japan and China.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Arctic Kiwi?
Water Arctic Kiwi every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Arctic Kiwi Native To?
What Is the Arctic Kiwi?
Arctic Kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta) belongs to the Actinidiaceae family within the Actinidia genus. Arctic Kiwi is native to temperate mixed forests of the Russian Far East, Korea, Japan and China. Arctic Kiwi is also known as Variegated Golden Kiwi, Hardy Kiwi, Strawberry Kiwi.
Arctic Kiwi displays a vigorous climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Arctic Kiwi produces small, fragrant white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arctic Kiwi?
Actinidia kolomikta requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Arctic Kiwi Need?
Arctic Kiwi thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arctic Kiwi Prefer?
Actinidia kolomikta grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Arctic Kiwi prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arctic Kiwi?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Arctic Kiwi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Arctic Kiwi?
Feed Arctic Kiwi every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Arctic Kiwi?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Arctic Kiwi?
Arctic Kiwi can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hardy kiwi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Arctic Kiwi Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Arctic Kiwi?
Arctic Kiwi is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Arctic Kiwi Need?
Arctic Kiwi grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Arctic Kiwi is native to temperate mixed forests of the Russian Far East, Korea, Japan and China. In cooler regions, grow Arctic Kiwi as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Arctic Kiwi is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Actinidia genus — compare its care with other Actinidia species on PlantoScan.
Actinidia is part of the Actinidiaceae plant family — browse all Actinidiaceae genera and species.
Arctic Kiwi thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Actinidia Species
Other Actinidia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Actinidia kolomikta Maxim., family Actinidiaceae (first published in Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 63 (1859)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Arctic Kiwi is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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