Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Schefflera
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Schefflera
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Schefflera
In French
potiron chinois
Schefflera
In Spanish
calabaza china
Schefflera
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Schefflera
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Schefflera
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. 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 Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Schefflera season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin 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.