Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
White
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, 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
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Sea Grape
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Gomphrena
In German
Sea Grape
Gomphrena
In French
Sea Grape
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Gomphrena
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Gomphrena
In Polish
Sea Grape
Gomphrena
In Latin
Uva mare
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Gomphrena
Season and care of Sea Grape and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Sea Grape and Gomphrena Physical Information
Sea Grape and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Gomphrena are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Gomphrena
Care of Sea Grape and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.