Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Black Currant
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Black Currant
In German
Sea Grape
Black Currant
In French
Sea Grape
groseille noire
In Spanish
Sea Grape
negro Grosella
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
groselha-preta
In Polish
Sea Grape
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Uva mare
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Black Currant
Season and care of Sea Grape and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Black Currant Physical Information
Sea Grape and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Black Currant are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Black Currant
Care of Sea Grape and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.