Coccoloba uvifera

Sea Grape

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Tropical shrub or small tree with large, round leathery leaves and high salt tolerance. Produces clusters of edible purple berries resembling grapes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sea Grape
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Coccoloba
Species Uvifera
Origin Caribbean, Florida, Coastal Americas
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by purple berries.
Leaf Color Emerald green, turning red/orange with new growth and cold stress.
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy soil, tolerates saline conditions

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during establishment. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Requires bright light for berry production and leaf coloration.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring. Reduce in winter.

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Pruning

Prune to shape or maintain height. Tolerates heavy pruning well.

Pest Control Leaf Miner Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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