Is Japanese Dock safe for pets?

Yes, Japanese Dock (Rumex Japonicus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Japanese Dock easy to care for?

Japanese Dock has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Japanese Dock grow indoors?

Japanese Dock is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Japanese Dock (Rumex Japonicus) is a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Rumex japonicus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate East Asia, including regions from the Russian Far East to Vietnam.

Last updated: February 2026

Japanese Dock

Rumex Japonicus

Rumex japonicus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate East Asia, including regions from the Russian Far East to Vietnam.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Japanese Dock

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae

Genus:Rumex