Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Fruit Trees
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Sea Grape
In Hindi
कोको बेर
सागर अंगूर
In German
coco Plum
Sea Grape
In French
Coco Plum
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Sea Grape
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Sea Grape
In Polish
coco plum
Sea Grape
In Latin
coco plum
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Sea Grape
Season and care of Coco Plum and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Sea Grape Physical Information
Coco Plum and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Sea Grape are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Coco Plum and Sea Grape
Care of Coco Plum and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Coco Plum 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.