Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Schefflera
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Schefflera
In German
Wassermelone
Schefflera
In French
Pastèque
Schefflera
In Spanish
sandía
Schefflera
In Greek
καρπούζι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
melancia
Schefflera
In Polish
arbuz
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Schefflera
Season and care of Watermelon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Schefflera Physical Information
Watermelon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Watermelon and Schefflera
Care of Watermelon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.