Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
California
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
houseleek
Sea Lettuce
In German
Hauswurz
Meersalat
In French
joubarbe
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
houseleek
lechuga de mar
In Greek
houseleek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
houseleek
alface mar
In Polish
houseleek
Sea sałata
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Houseleek and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Houseleek and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Houseleek and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Houseleek and Sea Lettuce
Care of Houseleek and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek 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.
