Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Fonzy melon
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Canary Melon
Schefflera
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Schefflera
In German
Canary Melon
Schefflera
In French
Melon Canaries
Schefflera
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Schefflera
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Schefflera
In Polish
Canary Melon
Schefflera
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Schefflera
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Canary Melon and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Schefflera. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Canary Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Canary Melon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Canary Melon and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Schefflera
Season and care of Canary Melon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Schefflera Physical Information
Canary Melon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Canary Melon and Schefflera
Care of Canary Melon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canary Melon 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.