Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Pollen
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Jam
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Sea Grape
Yambohne
In French
Sea Grape
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Sea Grape
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Uva mare
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Properties of Sea Grape and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Jicama. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Jicama
Season and care of Sea Grape and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Jicama Physical Information
Sea Grape and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Jicama are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Jicama
Care of Sea Grape and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.