Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Jam
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Sea Grape
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Water Spinach
In German
Sea Grape
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Sea Grape
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Sea Grape
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Sea Grape
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Uva mare
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Polygonaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Water Spinach
Season and care of Sea Grape and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Water Spinach Physical Information
Sea Grape and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Water Spinach are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Water Spinach
Care of Sea Grape and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.