Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Meersalat
Orchid cactus
In French
La laitue de mer
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
cactus orquídea
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
alface mar
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Sea sałata
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus
Care of Sea Lettuce and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.