Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
कोको बेर
रजत बाबा
In German
coco Plum
Silver Sage
In French
Coco Plum
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Coco Plum
silver Sage
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
silver Sage
In Polish
coco plum
silver Sage
In Latin
coco plum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Silver Sage
Season and care of Coco Plum and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Silver Sage Physical Information
Coco Plum and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Silver Sage are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Coco Plum and Silver Sage
Care of Coco Plum and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.