Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Desert, Upland
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ferocactus wislizeni
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Arizona barrel cactus
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
Sea Lettuce
In German
Arizona barrel cactus
Meersalat
In French
Arizona barrel cactus
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Arizona barrel cactus
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Arizona barrel cactus
alface mar
In Polish
Arizona barrel cactus
Sea sałata
In Latin
Arizona barrel cactus
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.