Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
coastal environs
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Pitanga
सागर अंगूर
In German
Pitanga
Sea Grape
In French
Pitanga
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Pitanga
Sea Grape
In Greek
Pitanga
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Sea Grape
In Polish
Pitanga
Sea Grape
In Latin
Pitanga
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Pitanga and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Sea Grape. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Sea Grape has allergic reactions like . 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 Pitanga and Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Sea Grape
Season and care of Pitanga and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Sea Grape season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Sea Grape Physical Information
Pitanga and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Sea Grape are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Pitanga and Sea Grape
Care of Pitanga and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga 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.