Life Span
Annual
Annual and Biennials
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Lagenaria siceraria
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Obtuse
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name
Schefflera
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
In German
Schefflera
Flaschenkürbis
In French
Schefflera
Lagenaria siceraria
In Spanish
Schefflera
Lagenaria siceraria
In Greek
Schefflera
Τσότρα
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Cabaça
In Polish
Schefflera
Tykwa pospolita
In Latin
Schefflera
utrem cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Coccinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bottle Gourd
Season and care of Schefflera and Bottle Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bottle Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Gourd is Neutral.
Schefflera and Bottle Gourd Physical Information
Schefflera and Bottle Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bottle Gourd are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bottle Gourd
Care of Schefflera and Bottle Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.