Western Poison-Oak
About Western Poison-Oak
Western Poison-Oak is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Western Poison-Oak likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Western Poison-Oak belongs to the Toxicodendron genus, and is native to Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States.
⚠️ Western Poison-Oak is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Toxicodendron diversilobum
Toxicodendron
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
Pacific poison oak and Western poison oak
How to care for Western Poison-Oak
How often to water your Western Poison-Oak
Western Poison-Oak needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Western Poison-Oak in your home
Western Poison-Oak love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Western Poison-Oak does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Western Poison-Oak in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Western Poison-Oak
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Western Poison-Oak after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Western Poison-Oak
Western Poison-Oak
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.