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Schefflera
Giant Pumpkin
About Giant Pumpkin and Schefflera


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Annual  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Vegetable  
Origin
-  
South America  
Types
Schefflera actinophylla  
Cucurbita maxima  
Number of Varieties
900  
15
20  
99+
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites  
gardens, Moist Soils  
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
-9999  
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 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
500.00 cm  
40
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Gold  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Yellow, Orange  
Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obtuse  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
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  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
-  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  
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  
Prune after flowering  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
-  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Mites  
Beetles, Bugs  
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar  
Part of Plant Used
-  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
-  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads  
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, Herb / Vegetable  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'  
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'  
Common Name
Schefflera  
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin  
In Hindi
Schefflera  
कद्दू  
In German
Schefflera  
Kürbis  
In French
Schefflera  
Citrouille  
In Spanish
Schefflera  
Calabaza  
In Greek
Schefflera  
Κολοκύθι  
In Portuguese
Schefflera  
Abóbora  
In Polish
Schefflera  
Dynia  
In Latin
Schefflera  
cucurbita  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Apiales  
Violales  
Family
Araliaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Schefflera  
Cucurbita  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Cucurbiteae  
Subfamily
-  
Cucurbitoideae  
Number of Species
700  
36
1  
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Properties of Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin

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

Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Schefflera and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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