Littleleaf miner's-lettuce (Montia parvifolia)

Littleleaf miner's-lettuce

Also known as: Small-leaved blinks

Littleleaf miner's-lettuce, or miner's lettuce, is a delicate woodland species that thrives in moist, shady habitats. It bears small, white flowers with five petals, atop slender, green stalks. The leaves of littleleaf miner's-lettuce are rounded and sometimes form a cupped shape, serving to catch and utilize water efficiently. Its diminutive size and preference for cool, damp soils make it emblematic of the forest understory where it often carpets the ground in lush greenery.

Scientific classification

Species

Littleleaf miner's-lettuce (Montia parvifolia)

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

15 cm to 30 cm

Plant Height

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Care Guide for Littleleaf miner's-lettuce

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Pruning: Littleleaf miner's-lettuce features delicate leaves and compact growth. Prune in early to late spring by removing dead or damaged foliage and thinning crowded areas to improve air circulation. Use clean, sharp tools to prevent disease, enhancing the plant's appearance and vigor throughout its growing season.

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