How to grow and care for Lactuca sativa
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lactuca sativa, Lettuce
Lactuca sativa 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
germination
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Asteraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.
🌺 Flower
The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.
water
How to water Lactuca sativa
How often should I water?
check Lactuca sativa Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Lactuca sativa need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Lactuca sativa likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
15~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lactuca sativa at home, make sure the temperature is 15~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lactuca sativa prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Lactuca sativa is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Lactuca, Species: Lactuca sativa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Lactuca |
| Species | Lactuca sativa |
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