Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
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
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Sea Grape
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Hydrangea
In German
Sea Grape
Hortensie
In French
Sea Grape
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Hortensia
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sea Grape
Hortensja
In Latin
Uva mare
Hibiscus
Family
Polygonaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Properties of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Common Comfrey. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Sea Grape and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey
Care of Sea Grape and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.