Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Sea Grape
Winter heath
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Sea Grape
Alpine Heath
In French
Sea Grape
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Sea Grape
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Uva mare
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Ericeae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Sea Grape and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Sea Grape and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Alpine Heath
Care of Sea Grape and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.