Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
बिगोनिया
In German
Meersalat
Begonie
In French
La laitue de mer
Begonia
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Begonia
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
alface mar
Begônia
In Polish
Sea sałata
Begonia
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Crassulaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Begonia
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Begonia Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Begonia are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Begonia
Care of Sea Lettuce and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
