Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Semi arid regions
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, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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 'Honey I Dew'
Common Name
Schefflera
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
In Hindi
Schefflera
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
In German
Schefflera
Honigtau
In French
Schefflera
Miellat
In Spanish
Schefflera
Gotas de miel
In Greek
Schefflera
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
In Portuguese
Schefflera
melão de Honeydew
In Polish
Schefflera
melon spadzi
In Latin
Schefflera
honeydew
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Schefflera and Honeydew
Season and care of Schefflera and Honeydew is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Honeydew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeydew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Honeydew is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeydew is Neutral.
Schefflera and Honeydew Physical Information
Schefflera and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Honeydew are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Honeydew
Care of Schefflera and Honeydew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.