Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Round
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
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
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Sea Grape
rosa Ipe
In French
Sea Grape
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Sea Grape
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Uva mare
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Sea Grape and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Sea Grape and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sea Grape and Pink Ipe
Care of Sea Grape and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.