Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Jam
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Artichoke
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Artichoke
In German
Sea Grape
Artischocke
In French
Sea Grape
Artichaut
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Alcachofa
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Alcachofra
In Polish
Sea Grape
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sea Grape and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Artichoke. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Artichoke
Season and care of Sea Grape and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Sea Grape and Artichoke Physical Information
Sea Grape and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Artichoke are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Sea Grape and Artichoke
Care of Sea Grape and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.