Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Pinnate
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Sea Lettuce
In German
bilimbi
Meersalat
In French
bilimbi
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
bilimbi
lechuga de mar
In Greek
bilimbi
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
bilimbi
alface mar
In Polish
bilimbi
Sea sałata
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Sea Lettuce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce
Care of Bilimbi and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.