Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Black Currant
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Black Currant
सागर अंगूर
In German
Black Currant
Sea Grape
In French
groseille noire
Sea Grape
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Sea Grape
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Sea Grape
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Sea Grape
In Latin
nigrum currants
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Black Currant and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Sea Grape. Black Currant has thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Sea Grape
Season and care of Black Currant and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Sea Grape Physical Information
Black Currant and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Sea Grape are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Black Currant and Sea Grape
Care of Black Currant and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.