Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Humid climates
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Homalomena
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Homalomena
सागर अंगूर
In German
Homalomena
Sea Grape
In French
Homalomena
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Homalomena
Sea Grape
In Greek
Homalomena
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
homalomena
Sea Grape
In Polish
Homalomena
Sea Grape
In Latin
Homalomena
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Homalomena and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Sea Grape. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Sea Grape
Season and care of Homalomena and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Sea Grape Physical Information
Homalomena and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Sea Grape are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Homalomena and Sea Grape
Care of Homalomena and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Homalomena 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.