Hydrophyllum occidentale aka Squaw Lettuce

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

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

If you're planting Squaw Lettuce, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Squaw Lettuce is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Squaw Lettuce will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Squaw 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.

During the wintertime, it is common for Squaw Lettuce 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.

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

Squaw Lettuce’s native range is Western N. America - Oregon to California.