Common Rue

Common Rue is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Common Rue →

Benefits of Growing Common Rue →

Common Common Rue Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Common Rue →

Outdoor Care Guide for Common Rue →

Common Rue prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Rue Water Frequency →

Common Rue Root Rot →

Common Rue requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Rue Light Requirements →

Common Rue Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Common Rue 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. Common Rue is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Common Rue does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Rue →

Best Pots for Common Rue →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Rue →

What Are Healthy Common Rue Roots →

Common Rue should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Rue →

Common Rue grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Rue Lifecycle →

Common Rue Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Rue →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Rue can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Rue Temperature Tolerance →

Common Rue Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Common Rue →

When to Plant Common Rue →

How to Plant Common Rue →

Where to Plant Common Rue →

Winter Care for Common Rue →

Best Companion Plants for Common Rue →

Is Common Rue a Weed? →

Common Rue can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Common Rue →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Rue, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Rue →

What Eats Common Rue? →

• Drooping Common Rue Leaves →
• Common Rue Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Rue →
• Brown Spots on Common Rue →
• Common Rue Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Rue Leaves Curling →
• Common Rue Yellow Leaves →
• Common Rue Root Rot →
• Why Is My Common Rue Wilting? →