Sea Grape

Alternanthera

About Sea Grape and Alternanthera

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Coccoloba uvifera

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

10400

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Olive, Bronze

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Olive

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Olive, Bronze

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Olive, Bronze

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Protects from storm-induced erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Jam

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

COCCOLOBA uvifera

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In Hindi

सागर अंगूर

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In French

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In Spanish

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In Greek

Sea σταφυλιών

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In Polish

Sea Grape

Alternanthera

In Latin

Uva mare

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Polygonaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Coccoloba

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Coccolobeae

Subfamily

Eriogonoideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

1027

1 27800

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Properties of Sea Grape and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Alternanthera. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Sea Grape and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Alternanthera

Season and care of Sea Grape and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sea Grape and Alternanthera Physical Information

Sea Grape and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Alternanthera are as follows:

Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Sea Grape and Alternanthera

Care of Sea Grape and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.