Common Water-Crowfoot

Also known as

water-crowfoot, white water crowfoot and white water-crowfoot

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ranunculus aquatilis

Genus

Ranunculus

Family

Ranunculaceae

Order

Ranunculales

How to care for Common Water-Crowfoot

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Water-Crowfoot

Common Water-Crowfoot 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Water-Crowfoot in your home

Common Water-Crowfoot love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Water-Crowfoot does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Water-Crowfoot in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Water-Crowfoot

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Water-Crowfoot: repot after 2X growth

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 Common Water-Crowfoot after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Water-Crowfoot prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Water-Crowfoot requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Water-Crowfoot is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

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🪴 Soil

Common Water-Crowfoot is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

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💩 Fertilizer

Common Water-Crowfoot should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Water-Crowfoot →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Water-Crowfoot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Water-Crowfoot Lifecycle →

Common Water-Crowfoot Size Guide →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Water-Crowfoot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Water-Crowfoot, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.