Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
United States, Mexico
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Basketary, Showy Purposes, 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
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
Boston Ivy
In German
Meersalat
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
La laitue de mer
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Boston Ivy
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
alface mar
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Sea sałata
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Parthenocissus
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 Boston Ivy
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy
Care of Sea Lettuce and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.