Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
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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
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?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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 after flowering
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, 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, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Schefflera
In Hindi
कद्दू
Schefflera
In German
Kürbis
Schefflera
In French
Citrouille
Schefflera
In Spanish
Calabaza
Schefflera
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Schefflera
In Polish
Dynia
Schefflera
In Latin
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 Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling 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 Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant 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.