Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
California
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Sea Lettuce
In German
Ringelblume
Meersalat
In French
pot Marigold
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Caléndula
lechuga de mar
In Greek
καλέντουλα
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
alface mar
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Sea sałata
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sea Lettuce season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce
Care of Pot Marigold and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.