Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Western Europe
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Meersalat
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
La laitue de mer
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
alface mar
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Sea sałata
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear
Care of Sea Lettuce and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.