Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
California
Types
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sinuses, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Florist Geranium, Geranium
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Geranium
Sea Lettuce
In German
Geranie
Meersalat
In French
Géranium
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Geranio
lechuga de mar
In Greek
γεράνι
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Gerânio
alface mar
In Polish
Pelargonia
Sea sałata
In Latin
Geranium
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Geranium and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Geranium and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Geranium and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Geranium is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Geranium and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Geranium and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Geranium and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Geranium and Sea Lettuce
Care of Geranium and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Geranium 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.