Persian buttercup

How to Grow and Care for Persian buttercup

Persian buttercup · Ranunculus asiaticus
Also known as: garden ranunculus

Requires a dry, dormant period in summer; grows best in containers with a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit under unheated glass with good light and ventilation

Watering: Keep soil evenly moistSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing Persian buttercup

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingEvery two weeks during growing season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Requires a dry, dormant period in summer; grows best in containers with a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit under unheated glass with good light and ventilation

How to Water Persian buttercup?

Keep soil evenly moist

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Persian buttercup?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Persian buttercup?

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What Soil Is Best for Persian buttercup?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Persian buttercup?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Persian buttercup?

Every two weeks during growing season

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How to Prune Persian buttercup?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate Persian buttercup?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant Persian buttercup?

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How to Care for Persian buttercup in Winter?

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How to Plant Persian buttercup?

Requires a dry, dormant period in summer; grows best in containers with a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit under unheated glass with good light and ventilation

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How to Repot Persian buttercup?

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How to Harvest Persian buttercup?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Persian buttercup

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About Persian buttercup

Attributes of Persian buttercup

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern Europe, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Ranunculus asiaticus
Genus
Ranunculus
Family
Ranunculaceae
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