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Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce

Also known as

narrowleaf miner's lettuce and narrow-leafed montia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Montia linearis

Genus

Montia

Family

Montiaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce

💦 Water

How often to water your Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce

Narrowleaf Miner's 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce in your home

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Narrowleaf Miner's 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 Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Narrowleaf Miner's 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.

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce Water Frequency →

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce Light Requirements →

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Narrowleaf Miner's 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Narrowleaf Miner's Lettuce Temperature Tolerance →

🍂 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 Narrowleaf Miner's 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.