Wall Lettuce Plant
Wall Lettuce (Lactuca muralis) grows up to 3 ft, prefers loamy soil, partial shade, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves, Brown or black lesions, White fungal growth, Leaf distortion, yellowing, Wilting, stunted growth.
Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.