Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
California
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Sweetbay
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
Sea Lettuce
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Meersalat
In French
Laurus nobilis
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Loureiro
alface mar
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Sea sałata
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce
Care of Sweetbay and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay 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.