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Sea Lettuce
Copperleaf
About Copperleaf and Sea Lettuce


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  
Type
Succulent  
Shrub  
Origin
California  
Melanesia  
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis  
-  
Number of Varieties
3  
12  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
10-15  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Oval or Rounded  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red  
Red, Green, Copper  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  
Fruit Color
-  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong  
Reniform  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  
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  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings  
Average Water Needs  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
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  
slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Birds  
Allergy
Mild Allergen  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups  
Basketary, 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  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya  
Copperleaf  
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce  
Copperleaf  
In German
Meersalat  
Copperleaf  
In French
La laitue de mer  
Copperleaf  
In Spanish
lechuga de mar  
copperleaf  
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι  
Copperleaf  
In Portuguese
alface mar  
Copperleaf  
In Polish
Sea sałata  
CopperLeaf  
In Latin
Lactuca mare  
Copperleaf  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Rosales  
Euphorbiales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  
Genus
Dudleya  
Acalypha  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Sedeae  
Acalypheae  
Subfamily
Sedoideae  
Acalyphoideae  
Number of Species
50  
462  
99+
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Properties of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf. Sea Lettuce doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Lettuce does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Lettuce has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf

Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf Physical Information

Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf

Care of Sea Lettuce and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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