Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Blackwort
In German
Sea Grape
Blackwort
In French
Sea Grape
Blackwort
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Blackwort
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Blackwort
In Polish
Sea Grape
Blackwort
In Latin
Uva mare
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Comfrey
Season and care of Sea Grape and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Comfrey Physical Information
Sea Grape and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Comfrey are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Sea Grape and Comfrey
Care of Sea Grape and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.