Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Succulent
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
California
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
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
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
  
Not Available
  
In German
Meersalat
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
La laitue de mer
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
alface mar
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
Sea sałata
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
Lactuca mare
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Dudleya
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed
Care of Sea Lettuce and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.