Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Sea Grape
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Borage
In German
Sea Grape
Borretsch
In French
Sea Grape
Bourrache
In Spanish
Sea Grape
borraja
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Borage
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Borragem
In Polish
Sea Grape
Ogórecznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Borage
Season and care of Sea Grape and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Sea Grape and Borage Physical Information
Sea Grape and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Borage are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sea Grape and Borage
Care of Sea Grape and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.