Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
shrublands
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Succulent
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
San Pedro
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Sea Lettuce
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Meersalat
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
lechuga de mar
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Wachuma
alface mar
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Sea sałata
In Latin
San Pedro
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of San Pedro and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Sea Lettuce season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
San Pedro and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
San Pedro and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of San Pedro and Sea Lettuce
Care of San Pedro and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.