Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Cushion
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
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Ample Water
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
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Sea Lettuce
In German
Chinakohl
Meersalat
In French
Napa chou
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
alface mar
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Sea sałata
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce
Care of Napa Cabbage and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done No pruning needed and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.