Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale 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
Succulent
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Sea Lettuce
In German
Osterkaktus
Meersalat
In French
cactus de Pâques
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
alface mar
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Sea sałata
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce
Care of Easter cactus and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.