Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Jam
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Sea Grape
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
pinkroot
In German
Sea Grape
Spigelia
In French
Sea Grape
Spigelia
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Spigelia
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Spigelia
In Polish
Sea Grape
Spigelia
In Latin
Uva mare
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Polygonaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Pinkroot
Season and care of Sea Grape and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Pinkroot Physical Information
Sea Grape and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Pinkroot are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Pinkroot
Care of Sea Grape and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.