Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Also known as Canary Island Sorrel · Canary Islands Sorrel · Tree Sorrel
Rumex lunaria is a herbaceous perennial with attractive, often reddish stems and tart, edible leaves. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Regular watering
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted in spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Propagate by seed sown in spring or by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Division of established clumps is also possible.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a pot with good drainage and a fertile, well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Rumex |
| Species | Rumex lunaria |
Similar in genus Rumex
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