Ranunculus requires well-drained soil and should be watered regularly while avoiding waterlogging. Special care includes protecting the plant from extreme heat and ensuring it gets indirect sunlight. Due to their sensitivity, they need regular monitoring for pests and diseases.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Toxic to Pets
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Hardiness Zones |
3-11
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| Toxicity | Toxic to Pets |
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Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a flowering buttercup species native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It is known to tolerate lower temperatures than many buttercup species. The persian buttercup is a popular ornamental plant for its attractive blossoms.
While originally used as an ornamental plant around the world, the creeping buttercup is now considered invasive in many places. Distribution usually occurs through the transportation of hay, making control difficult. The creeping buttercup is considered poisonous and can cause skin blistering.
Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) is a flowering plant native to Europe. It has gained many nicknames related to its yellow flowers and ubiquity in meadow-like environments. Meadow buttercup is moderately toxic to both humans and livestock.
St. Anthony’s Turnip also known as bulbous buttercup andRanunculus bulbosus is a weedy perennial with pretty yellow flowers that begin blooming in spring. If the sap of this plant comes in contact with your skin it can produce blisters. This plant is considered toxic.
Spinyfruit buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus) is indigenous to Europe but has spread to much of the rest of the world. Most geographical regions consider it to be an invasive species that can do damage to the existing ecosystem. The plant is poisonous when fresh and its juice can irritate the skin.
Common issues for Ranunculus based on 10 million real cases
