lesser spearwort

How to Grow and Care for lesser spearwort

lesser spearwort · Ranunculus flammula
Also known as: creeping spearwort; small spearwort; snake's tongue; banewort

Grow in still or slow moving water 15-22cm deep

Watering: Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all timesSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing lesser spearwort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed during spring and summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in still or slow moving water 15-22cm deep

How to Water lesser spearwort?

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lesser spearwort?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lesser spearwort?

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What Soil Is Best for lesser spearwort?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lesser spearwort?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize lesser spearwort?

Light balanced feed during spring and summer growth

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How to Prune lesser spearwort?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate lesser spearwort?

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division inspring or late summer

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How to Transplant lesser spearwort?

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How to Care for lesser spearwort in Winter?

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How to Plant lesser spearwort?

Grow in still or slow moving water 15-22cm deep

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How to Repot lesser spearwort?

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How to Harvest lesser spearwort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slug and snail damage

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The Toxicity of lesser spearwort

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

More General Info About lesser spearwort

Attributes of lesser spearwort

Plant typeBogs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorthern Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Ranunculus flammula
Genus
Ranunculus
Family
Ranunculaceae
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