Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
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Types
Lagenaria siceraria
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
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
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Mites
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
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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
Lagenaria siceraria
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Schefflera
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Schefflera
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Schefflera
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Schefflera
In Greek
Τσότρα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Schefflera
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Schefflera
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Coccinia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Schefflera
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Gourd and Schefflera Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle 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 Bottle Gourd and Schefflera are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Bottle Gourd and Schefflera
Care of Bottle Gourd and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle 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.