Plant Care Buttercrunch Lettuce

Buttercrunch Lettuce

Taxonomy

Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Lactuca
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Buttercrunch Lettuce

💦 Water

How often to water your Buttercrunch Lettuce

Water needs for Buttercrunch Lettuce
0.5 cups
every 9

Buttercrunch Lettuce needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Buttercrunch Lettuce

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Buttercrunch Lettuce in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Buttercrunch Lettuce: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Buttercrunch Lettuce love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Buttercrunch Lettuce does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Buttercrunch Lettuce in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Buttercrunch Lettuce

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Buttercrunch Lettuce: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Buttercrunch Lettuce after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Buttercrunch Lettuce prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Buttercrunch Lettuce requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Buttercrunch Lettuce is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Buttercrunch Lettuce doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Buttercrunch Lettuce Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Buttercrunch Lettuce does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Buttercrunch Lettuce →

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💩 Fertilizer

Buttercrunch Lettuce is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Buttercrunch Lettuce →


🌎 Native Region

Buttercrunch Lettuce is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Buttercrunch Lettuce, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Buttercrunch Lettuce

Buttercrunch Lettuce

Buttercrunch Lettuce


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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