Ficaria prefers moist and well-drained soil, thriving in partial to full shade. Special care should be taken to ensure it doesn't dry out, especially during warmer months. Also, ficaria can be invasive if not managed properly, so regular monitoring and pruning are necessary to keep its growth in check.
Watering schedule: Every week
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
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Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is a flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It has been introduced to North America and is now considered an invasive species. It is potentially fatal when ingested by grazers.
Lesser celandine is a flower that has appeared in the works of famous writers, such as William Wordsworth's poems and in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Lesser celandine can grow to become invasive, which it has in several countries, and is extremely toxic to humans and animals alike. The flowers react strongly to rain, always closing right before the first drops fall.
Ficaria kochii is a flower named after the German botanist Karl Koch (1809 - 1879), who was noted for his botanical explorations of Turkey and the Caucasus. All species of Ficaria are poisonous to livestock, causing blistering of the mouth. This plant's flowers look similar to their close relatives the buttercups, but it is in fact classed in a different genus of plant.
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