Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Succulent
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Analgesic
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Sea Lettuce
In German
Snake plant
Meersalat
In French
Snake plant
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Snake plant
lechuga de mar
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Snake plant
alface mar
In Polish
wąż roślin
Sea sałata
In Latin
Snake plant
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce
Care of Snake Plant and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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.