Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Schefflera
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Schefflera
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Schefflera
Traube Tomate
In French
Schefflera
tomate uva
In Spanish
Schefflera
tomate uva
In Greek
Schefflera
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Schefflera
tomate uva
In Polish
Schefflera
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Schefflera
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Schefflera and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Schefflera and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Schefflera and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Grape Tomato
Care of Schefflera and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.