Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Round
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Sea Grape
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Dudleya
In German
Sea Grape
Dudleya
In French
Sea Grape
Dudleya
In Spanish
Sea Grape
dudleya
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Dudleya
In Polish
Sea Grape
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Polygonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Dudleya
Season and care of Sea Grape and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Sea Grape and Dudleya Physical Information
Sea Grape and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Dudleya are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Sea Grape and Dudleya
Care of Sea Grape and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.