Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Jam
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Sea Grape
Homalomena
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Homalomena
In German
Sea Grape
Homalomena
In French
Sea Grape
Homalomena
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Homalomena
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
homalomena
In Polish
Sea Grape
Homalomena
In Latin
Uva mare
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Family
Polygonaceae
Araceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Homalomena
Season and care of Sea Grape and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Homalomena Physical Information
Sea Grape and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Homalomena are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Sea Grape and Homalomena
Care of Sea Grape and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.