Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
All year
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Pinch Tips, Remove 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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PROTEA
Common Name
Sea Grape
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Protea plant
In German
Sea Grape
Protea Pflanze
In French
Sea Grape
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Sea Grape
planta de protea
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
planta Protea
In Polish
Sea Grape
Protea roślin
In Latin
Uva mare
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Proteales
Family
Polygonaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Proteae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Sea Grape and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Protea? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Protea. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Protea 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Protea
Season and care of Sea Grape and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Protea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Protea is Acidic.
Sea Grape and Protea Physical Information
Sea Grape and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Protea are as follows:
Care of Sea Grape and Protea
Care of Sea Grape and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.