Schefflera

Bitter Gourd

About Schefflera and Bitter Gourd

Schefflera

Bitter Gourd

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

90080

0 40000

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Mites

Bees, Flies, Flying insects

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'

Common Name

Schefflera

Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd

In Hindi

Schefflera

करेला

In German

Schefflera

Bittermelone

In French

Schefflera

Momordica charantia

In Spanish

Schefflera

Momordica charantia

In Greek

Schefflera

In Portuguese

Schefflera

Momordica

In Polish

Schefflera

Przepękla ogórkowata

In Latin

Schefflera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Violales

Family

Araliaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Momordica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

70080

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Bitter Gourd. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Bitter Gourd doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Bitter Gourd has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and Bitter Gourd and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd

Season and care of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.

Schefflera and Bitter Gourd Physical Information

Schefflera and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd

Care of Schefflera and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.