Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
California
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
Red Pitaya
In German
Meersalat
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
La laitue de mer
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
alface mar
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Sea sałata
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Lactuca mare
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Red Pitaya
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya
Care of Sea Lettuce and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.