Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Edible dye
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Sea Grape
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Sea Grape
Wunderblume
In French
Sea Grape
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Maravilha
In Polish
Sea Grape
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Uva mare
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Sea Grape and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.