Coccoloba pubescens, known as grandleaf seagrape, largeleaf, mountain-grape, and Eve's umbrella, is a species of Coccoloba native to coastal regions of the Caribbean: on Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Dominica, Hispaniola, Martinique, Montserrat, and Puerto Rico.
Grandleaf seagrape shows strong resistance to disease and is generally unlikely to develop health issues. As for care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Grandleaf seagrape is well suited for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive gardening experience.
How to keep Coccoloba Pubescens.
Light
Grandleaf seagrape comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is plentiful. It does best in Full Sun but will also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Grandleaf seagrape comes from tropical regions, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally cannot withstand cold temperatures and requires higher temperatures for growth. If the environmental temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Grandleaf seagrape is in early spring when it breaks dormancy. Doing so supports overall growth and flower development. Fertilizing improves the leaves, stems, and branches and encourages flowers that are large, vivid, and long-lasting. It also helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and boosts the plant’s health and resistance to disease.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Coccoloba
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 10.06 m to 20.12 m
- Mature Spread
- 6.1 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Haiti, Mexico, Dominican Republic
Other names.
