Ranunculus
About Ranunculus
Ranunculus 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.
Ranunculus likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Ranunculus 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 insignis
Ranunculus
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
Ranunculus, buttercup, persian butter cup, spearworts and water crowfoots
How to care for Ranunculus
How often to water your Ranunculus
every 9
Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus in your home
a window
Ranunculus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ranunculus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ranunculus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Ranunculus
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 Ranunculus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Ranunculus dying 😢 please help #helpmyplantisdying #ranunculus #helpneeded Hi everyone 👋 New to gardening here. I bought some ranunculus about two-three weeks ago from a local store. They were doing so great: I watered them as instructed, gave them enough sunlight and they were blooming wonderfully. But then they slowly started to wilt and die. I did some research and continued to care for them, but they just wouldn't get better. Is there any way that I can still save them? And if so, how? Please any advice would be appreciated. -I am in zone 10a (South Africa) -Yes, I followed instructions on how to care for them from the nursery and from information that I researched on gardening websites so maybe I just have badluck with them 😕.
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Brown and dying slowly My ranunculus is dying,the leaves are becoming brown and I don't know how to save this one.Any help is much appreciated,thank you🤓
Care Summary for Ranunculus
Ranunculus
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.