Sadapac Plant
Ruta graveolens

  Sadapac Plant 

Sadapac (Ruta graveolens) is a hardy medicinal herb with blue-green foliage and yellow blooms, known for its healing, insect-repelling, and antispasmodic properties.


Picture illustrating Sadapac Plant 

Habit

 Perennial Shrub

Height

1–2.5 ft

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

Shade

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Moisture

Low to Medium 

Edible

Yes (in small quantities; can be toxic if overused)
 

Medicinal

Yes (antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, insect-repellent)

Origin

Southern Europe

Climatic Condition

Temperate to Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15–30°C

Humidity (%)

40–60%

Potting media

Sandy soil + Compost

Fertilizers

Organic compost or balanced NPK (10:10:10) occasionally

Watering

Light but regular watering; drought-tolerant once established

Plant Weight 

300–800g (potted)

Flowering Time


Late Spring to Early Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0–7.0

Water Ph level

6.0–7.0

Soil EC

1.0–1.8 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Leaves and flowers used; ~100–300g of herb per season

NPK ratio 

 10:10:10

life Span

8–15 years
 

Health Benefits

Used in traditional medicine for cramps, indigestion, and inflammation; insect repellent

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% sandy soil, 30% compost, 20% cocopeat


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Light organic fertilizer or compost monthly during active growth

Common Diseases and Remedies

 Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs.

Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, Yellowing leaves with soft, mushy roots, White powdery coating on leaves, Tiny insects with sticky residue on leaves, White, cottony clusters on stems and leaves. 

  Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Neem oil, sulfur sprays, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil.

Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Insecticides with malathion, Insecticides with imidacloprid.

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