Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Purple, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Round
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
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Other Uses
Jam
Decoration Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In German
Sea Grape
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In French
Sea Grape
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Polish
Sea Grape
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Latin
Uva mare
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus
Season and care of Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rainbow Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Rainbow Cactus is while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rainbow Cactus is .
Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus Physical Information
Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
- Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Care of Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus
Care of Sea Grape and Rainbow Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.