Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Sea Grape
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sea Grape
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sea Grape
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sea Grape
cólquico
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sea Grape
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Uva mare
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Properties of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sea Grape and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.