Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Obtuse
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Schefflera
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Schefflera
In German
Wassermelone
Schefflera
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Schefflera
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Schefflera
In Greek
καρπούζι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Schefflera
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Schefflera
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Schefflera
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus 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.