Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Madagascar
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Euphorbioideae
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.