Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
  
Succulent
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
California
  
Types
not available
  
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Coastal Regions, shores
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Cone shaped to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
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
Red blotch
  
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
  
DUDLEYA caespitosa
  
Common Name
Zebra Plant
  
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
  
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
  
Sea Lettuce
  
In German
Zebra Plant
  
Meersalat
  
In French
Zebra usine
  
La laitue de mer
  
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
  
lechuga de mar
  
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
  
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
  
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
  
alface mar
  
In Polish
Zebra roślin
  
Sea sałata
  
In Latin
ferus Planta
  
Lactuca mare
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Marantaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Aphelandra
  
Dudleya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sedeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sedoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce
Care of Zebra Plant and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.