Common RueRuta graveolensAlso known as: Garden rue · Herb of grace · Rue · 芸香 · 臭草Common Rue has aromatic blue-green divided leaves and an open branching outline that becomes woody with age. Supplied at 10–30 cm including pot, it suits an outdoor position with sun and free drainage. Treat this listing as ornamental, with no culinary recommendation: plant sap on skin followed by sunlight can cause a reaction, so use gloves and avoid direct contact when handling or pruning.The 10–30 cm range includes the supplied pot and describes current stock rather than a mature-size limit. The flower detail illustrates species character, not promised flowers on young arrivals.Plant character and care in Hong Kong Botanical name: Ruta graveolens Leaves: Blue-green divided leaves with rounded segments Scent: Distinctive aromatic foliage Species flowers: Small yellow flowers with variable display Growth form: Branching subshrub becoming woody Supplied height: 10–30 cm including supplied pot Hong Kong light: Sun to bright partial shade Root zone: Free drainage without prolonged saturation Handling: Use gloves and avoid sap on skin Clearance: Keep clear of routes that brush exposed skin Ornamental use: No casual ingestion or medicinal recommendation Feeding: Follow the label during healthy growth Planting & styling guideAllow for the current 10–30 cm included-pot size and future branching. Support the container, use gloves and keep it away from a food-preparation surface.Repot when needed into a draining container and an open mix, retaining the original planting depth. Fine foliage is not a reason to keep the root ball sitting in outer-pot water.Measure the nursery pot before choosing an outer planter that allows lifting and draining. Keep the foliage clear of tabletop edges and chair arms to reduce incidental contact.Check the mix and water through when needed, allowing excess to drain. Drought tolerance does not mean neglecting a newly arrived small pot; after rain, inspect its outer planter and base.Follow the selected product’s dilution and frequency while observing healthy growth. Stabilise stressed plants or root problems first, rather than increasing feed because of a herb common name.Use gloves and suitable sleeves, removing damaged or protruding growth as needed. Avoid rubbing leaves in bare hands to release scent; clean tools and remove the cut material afterwards.Keep Crossostephium, rosemary and Little Bunny grass separately potted. Keep Rue distinct from herbs intended for casual harvesting, and check each pot’s moisture independently.Frequently asked questionsDoes its herb name mean it can be casually picked to eat?Do not use the old recipe wording as a recommendation to eat it. Reliable species references flag ingestion hazards; this page covers ornamental care and gives no culinary, medicinal or homemade pest-control use.Why use gloves for pruning?Rue sap on skin followed by sunlight can cause a reaction. Gloves, sleeves and clearance reduce direct contact; avoid rubbing foliage or letting it brush exposed skin.Will it remain within 10–30 cm?The range is its supplied height including pot. Rue continues branching and can become woody, so reassess its container, light and contact clearance as it grows.Does aromatic foliage make it a dependable pest repellent?Aromatic foliage is a plant characteristic, not a guarantee of pest control or freedom from pests. Inspect leaves and stems, and do not use the sap on skin or as a homemade repellent.Decorative planters in scene images are styling references and sold separately. Supplied plant height includes the nursery pot.
