Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spider mites
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Sea Lettuce
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Meersalat
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
alface mar
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Sea sałata
In Latin
Hedysarum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Sea Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Sea Lettuce has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.