Plant Care Goat-Rue

Goat-Rue

About Goat-Rue

Goat's Rue was fed to goats to increase milk production. It is no longer used as a feed for goats due to it containing rotenone. Devil's Shoestring refers to its long stringy roots. It's native to dry, open woods and best grown from seed. The flowers resemble sweet pea.

Taxonomy

Tephrosia virginiana
Tephrosia
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

goat-rue, catgut, rabbit pea and Virginia tephrosia

How to care for Goat-Rue

Water

How often to water your Goat-Rue

Water needs for Goat-Rue
0.5 cups
every 9

Goat-Rue needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Plant care guide for Goat-Rue in Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

59% Medium

Finding light for Goat-Rue in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Goat-Rue: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Goat-Rue love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Goat-Rue does not tolerate low light đŸš«.

Tallahassee, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Goat-Rue

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Goat-Rue: 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 Goat-Rue after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

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


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Care Summary for Goat-Rue

Goat-Rue


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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