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About Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Succulent
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
California
1.4 Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions, shores
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Rosette/Stemless
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cone shaped to oblong
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
DUDLEYA caespitosa
7.2 Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
7.2.1 In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Sea Lettuce
7.2.2 In German
Elephant Bush
Meersalat
7.2.3 In French
Elephant Bush
La laitue de mer
7.2.4 In Spanish
elefante Bush
lechuga de mar
7.2.5 In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
7.2.6 In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
alface mar
7.2.7 In Polish
Elephant Bush
Sea sałata
7.2.8 In Latin
bush elephant
Lactuca mare
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
8.5 Family
Portulacaceae
Crassulaceae
8.6 Genus
Portulacaria
Dudleya
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
8.9 Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Sedoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce. Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns and Sea Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sea Lettuce has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce

Season and care of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.

Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

  • Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red

  • Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray

Care of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce

Care of Elephant Bush and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.