
Common Water-Crowfoot
Also known as
water-crowfoot, white water crowfoot and white water-crowfoot
Taxonomy
Ranunculus aquatilis
Ranunculus
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Common Water-Crowfoot

How often to water your Common Water-Crowfoot

every 9
Common Water-Crowfoot needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Water-Crowfoot in your home

a window
Common Water-Crowfoot love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Water-Crowfoot does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Water-Crowfoot in your home š”.

How to fertilize Common Water-Crowfoot

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
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.
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Common Water-Crowfoot grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Water-Crowfoot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Common Water-Crowfoot
Common Water-Crowfoot
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
