Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
Paprika Pepper
In German
Meersalat
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
La laitue de mer
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
alface mar
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Sea sałata
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper
Care of Sea Lettuce and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.