Gaultheria shallon aka Salal

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Salal, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Salal should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Salal 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.

During the wintertime, it is common for Salal plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

The Salal is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

Salal grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Salal’s native range is Western N. America - British Columbia to California. Occasionally naturalized in Britain.