Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Not Available
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Sea Lettuce
In German
jumping cholla
Meersalat
In French
jumping cholla
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
jumping cholla
lechuga de mar
In Greek
jumping cholla
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
alface mar
In Polish
jumping cholla
Sea sałata
In Latin
jumping cholla
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.