Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Egypt
South America, Brazil
Types
Lactuca sativa
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Cold Regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
-
Allergy
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Lettuce
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In French
Salade
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Lechuga
Tabebuia
In Greek
Μαρούλι
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Alface
Tabebuia
In Polish
Sałata
Tabebuia
In Latin
lactuca
Tabebuia
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lettuce and Tabebuia
Season and care of Lettuce and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Lettuce and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lettuce season is and Tabebuia season is . The type of soil for Lettuce is and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lettuce is and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lettuce and Tabebuia Physical Information
Lettuce and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lettuce and Tabebuia are as follows:
Care of Lettuce and Tabebuia
Care of Lettuce and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.