Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Winter heath
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
कोको बेर
In German
Alpine Heath
coco Plum
In French
Alpine Heath
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Coco Plum
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Coco Plum
In Polish
Alpine Heath
coco plum
In Latin
Alpini Heath
coco plum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Erica
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Coco Plum
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Coco Plum Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Coco Plum are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Coco Plum
Care of Alpine Heath and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.