Ficaria - Ficaria (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Ficaria

Ficaria comprise a small genus in the Buttercup family, consisting of low-growing herbaceous flowering plants with yellow flowers and smooth dark green leaves. Several species are grown as ornamentals in gardens. The Latin name stems from the classical Latin term for "fig." Like all buttercups, ficaria plants are toxic when ingested.

Scientific classification

Genus

Ficaria (Ficaria)

Family

Buttercup

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

Images of Ficaria

Species

Lesser celandine Lesser celandine Ficaria kochii

Care Guide for Ficaria

Every week

Water

Water: Thriving in moist environments, ficaria prefers regular hydration, typically requiring weekly watering. It is best grown outdoors for natural light and adapts well to temperate climates' rainfall patterns, supporting its growth cycles while tolerating brief periods without water.

Propagation: Ficaria is propagated mainly through division or seed sowing, with division preferred for its success rate. Key care includes well-draining soil, partial shade to full sun, and avoiding excessive moisture. For division, separate tubers in spring or fall, and for seeds, sow in fall or spring.

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