Lactuca viminea aka Pliant Lettuce
Taxonomy ID: 12244
Luca viminea, also known as the pliant lettuce, is a Eurasian plant species in the tribe Cichorieae of the family Asteraceae. It is found across much of Europe and southwestern Asia from Portugal to Pakistan. This branching subshrub can grow up to 30 cm tall, with pinnately lobed leaves near the base and narrow, linear leaves on the stem that become smaller farther up the plant. The uppermost leaves are almost scale-like and pressed against the stem. Flower heads have 4-5 yellow ray flowers but no disc flowers. There are three subspecies of Lactuca viminea, including subsp. chondrilliflora, subsp. ramosissima, and subsp. viminea.
This herbaceous plant is useful but can be troublesome as a weed, requiring constant manual weeding. Pliant lettuce is also a super rare houseplant that needs regular watering and direct light, ideally less than a foot from a window. It prefers well-draining soil and can benefit from gentle, organic fertilizer during the peak growing season.
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How difficult is it to take care of Pliant Lettuce
If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Pliant Lettuce is a great choice to test your gardening skills.
What is the region of origin of Pliant Lettuce
Pliant Lettuce’s native range is Worldwide.
What are the water needs for Pliant Lettuce
Pliant Lettuce should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for Pliant Lettuce
Pliant Lettuce loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
What is the sunlight requirement for Pliant Lettuce
To ensure optimal growth, the Pliant Lettuce prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
What's the right humidity for Pliant Lettuce
The Pliant Lettuce does not need extra humidity. Plants primarily absorb water through their root system, making soil watering the best way to provide humidity to your plants.
Is Pliant Lettuce toxic to humans/pets?
Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.
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