Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Eastern Australia
  
Types
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, shores
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped to oblong
  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA caespitosa
  
Hibiscus splendens
  
Common Name
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
  
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
  
In Hindi
Sea Lettuce
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In German
Meersalat
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In French
La laitue de mer
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
lechuga de mar
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Greek
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
alface mar
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Polish
Sea sałata
  
Splendid hibiskusa
  
In Latin
Lactuca mare
  
egregiam Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Dudleya
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Lettuce is Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Sea Lettuce and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.