Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Mites
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Schefflera
In Hindi
करेला
Schefflera
In German
Bittermelone
Schefflera
In French
Momordica charantia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Momordica
Schefflera
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Schefflera
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Momordica
Schefflera
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Schefflera
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Schefflera Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Schefflera are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Bitter Gourd and Schefflera
Care of Bitter Gourd and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.