Dune Buttercup
About Dune Buttercup
Dune Buttercup is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Dune Buttercup likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Dune Buttercup is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Ranunculus acaulis
Ranunculus
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
dune buttercup, sand buttercup and shore buttercup
How to care for Dune Buttercup
How often to water your Dune Buttercup
every 9
Dune Buttercup needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Dune Buttercup in your home
a window
Dune Buttercup love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dune Buttercup does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dune Buttercup in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dune Buttercup
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dune Buttercup after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dune Buttercup
Dune Buttercup
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.