Plant Care Rumex Crispus

Rumex Crispus

Also known as

Curled Dock, Curled Dock, Curly dock and Yellow dock

Taxonomy

Rumex crispus
Rumex
Polygonaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Rumex Crispus

Water

How often to water your Rumex Crispus

Water needs for Rumex Crispus
0.5 cups
every 9

Rumex Crispus 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.

Calculate water needs of Rumex Crispus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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Finding light for Curled Dock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Rumex Crispus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Rumex Crispus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Rumex Crispus does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Rumex Crispus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Rumex Crispus: repot after 2X growth

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 Rumex Crispus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Rumex Crispus can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!


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Care Summary for Rumex Crispus

Rumex Crispus

Rumex Crispus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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