Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Shrub
  
Origin
California
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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 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
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
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
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Meersalat
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
La laitue de mer
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
alface mar
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Sea sałata
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Lactuca mare
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Dudleya
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone
Care of Sea Lettuce and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.