Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Irregular
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
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires consistently moist soil, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Schefflera
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Schefflera
तरबूज़
In German
Schefflera
Wassermelone
In French
Schefflera
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Schefflera
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Schefflera
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Schefflera
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Schefflera
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Schefflera and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.