Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Grass
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Jam
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Sea Grape
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Sea Grape
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Sea Grape
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Sea Grape
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Uva mare
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Sea Grape and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.