Rumex crispus aka Curled Dock

Curled Dock is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

Curled Dock should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Curled Dock loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Curled Dock prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Curled Dock to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

Curled Dock is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Curled Dock should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

Curled Dock’s native range is Most of Europe, including Britain, to N. Africa.