Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
California
Types
-
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Copperleaf
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Sea Lettuce
In German
Copperleaf
Meersalat
In French
Copperleaf
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
copperleaf
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Copperleaf
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
alface mar
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Sea sałata
In Latin
Copperleaf
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce
Care of Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.