Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
C melo subsp melo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CUCUMIS melo
Common Name
Schefflera
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
In Hindi
Schefflera
खरबूजा
In German
Schefflera
Cantaloup Melone
In French
Schefflera
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Schefflera
Cantalupo
In Greek
Schefflera
Πεπονάκι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Cantalupo
In Polish
Schefflera
Kantalupa
In Latin
Schefflera
cantaloupe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Cantaloupe
Season and care of Schefflera and Cantaloupe is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Cantaloupe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cantaloupe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Cantaloupe is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Cantaloupe is Neutral.
Schefflera and Cantaloupe Physical Information
Schefflera and Cantaloupe physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Cantaloupe are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Cantaloupe
Care of Schefflera and Cantaloupe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.