Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Toxic
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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 metuliferus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Schefflera
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Schefflera
In German
Hornmelone
Schefflera
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Schefflera
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Schefflera
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Schefflera
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Schefflera
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Schefflera
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Kiwano Melon and Schefflera. Kiwano Melon has thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Kiwano Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Toxic and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Kiwano Melon and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Schefflera Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera
Care of Kiwano Melon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano 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 Kiwano 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.