How to tend a Ruta graveolens

Also known as: Ruta macrophylla Sol., Ruta officinalis Pall., Ruta divaricata Ten., Ruta diversifolia Wender. ex Steud., Ruta diversifolia Wender., Ruta subtripinnata Miq., Ruta ciliata Mill., Ruta crithmifolia Moric. ex DC., Ruta altera Mill., Ruta holopetala Kitt., Ruta intermedia hort. ex Steud., Ruta hortensis Mill.

Watering

Only need keep soil moist

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Sandy soil

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers

Pruning

No need pruning

About this plant

Origin
Coastal areas in Mediterranean region
Category
Rutaceae, Ruta
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 15-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-June and the end of winter, fruiting period July-September
Flower colors
golden yellow, fruit color brown
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