Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Magenta, Violet
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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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
Wood
Other Uses
Jam
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Sea Grape
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Macaw
In Spanish
Sea Grape
guacamayo
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
μακώ
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
arara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Properties of Sea Grape and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Macaw. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Macaw
Season and care of Sea Grape and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Macaw Physical Information
Sea Grape and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Macaw are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Macaw
Care of Sea Grape and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.