Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Caribbean
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Not Available
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
फ्यूशिया
In German
Meersalat
Fuchsie
In French
La laitue de mer
Fuchsia
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Fucsia
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
φουξία
In Portuguese
alface mar
Fúcsia
In Polish
Sea sałata
Fuksja
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Onagraceae
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 Fuchsia
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia
Care of Sea Lettuce and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.