Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Meersalat
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
La laitue de mer
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
alface mar
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Sea sałata
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Sea Lettuce and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.