Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
California
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Peanut
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Sea Lettuce
In German
Erdnuss
Meersalat
In French
Cacahuète
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Maní
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
alface mar
In Polish
Arachid
Sea sałata
In Latin
Peanut
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Sea Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sea Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sea Lettuce. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sea Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Sea Lettuce has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Sea Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Peanut and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sea Lettuce season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Peanut and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Peanut and Sea Lettuce
Care of Peanut and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut 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.