Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico
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Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
-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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, 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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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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
MELOTHRIA scabra
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Schefflera
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Schefflera
In German
Maus Melone
Schefflera
In French
Mousemelon
Schefflera
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Schefflera
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
melão rato
Schefflera
In Polish
mysz melona
Schefflera
In Latin
mouse melon
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Schefflera
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Schefflera Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Mouse Melon and Schefflera
Care of Mouse Melon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mouse 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.