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
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
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Balsaminaceae
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.