Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lyrate-pinnatilobed
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Ascochyta blight, Bacterial Blight, Powdery mildew
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EMILIA sonchifolia
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Consumption Weed, Lilac Tasselflower, Shaving Brush
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Shaving Brush
Sea Lettuce
In German
Rasierpinsel
Meersalat
In French
Blaireau
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Brocha de afeitar
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Βούρτσα ξυρίσματος
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Pincel de barba
alface mar
In Polish
Pędzel do golenia
Sea sałata
In Latin
Tondenti Peniculus
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaving Brush season is Summer and Sea Lettuce season is Summer. The type of soil for Shaving Brush is Clay, Loam and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Shaving Brush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Shaving Brush height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Shaving Brush flower color: Pink, Lavender and Violet
Shaving Brush leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce
Care of Shaving Brush and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaving Brush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shaving Brush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.