Ranunculus planting and care outdoors in siberia

Various types of buttercups are found in Europe, Asia and Africa. The subject of interest for gardeners is the cultivation of Asian plants, better known as ranunculus, planting and outdoor care for these spectacular flowers with semi-double or terry corollas.

The magnificent flowers that resemble roses fall in love at first sight, but only the most purposeful and patient summer residents will be able to see them in their flower beds.

Planting ranunculus outdoors in spring

Ranunculus are rhizomatous perennials with a short dormant period, during which small finger-like tubers retain nutrients and moisture. The growing season lasts from early spring, when the arrival of heat and moisture stimulates the awakening of sprouts, and until autumn. At home, tubers overwinter in the ground, but in central Russia they must be dug up and stored in a dry room at a temperature of 14–17 ° C.

The time to plant ranunculus outdoors in spring depends on the climate of the particular region. Suitable conditions in the middle lane begin in mid-April and persist until the end of May. The soil in the garden has warmed up enough, but it still stores the thawed moisture. This will help the Asiatic buttercup to awaken to form friendly shoots.

If the spring is protracted, and there is a danger of returning cold weather, it is better to cover the planting with a greenhouse or pre-plant the awakening tubers in large peat pots.

If the ranunculus rhizomes stored in the fall or bought the day before have dried up, before they reach the flower beds, the tubers are immersed in a growth stimulator solution for 12-24 hours and treated with potassium permanganate.

To simplify the care of ranunculus in the open field, planting is planned where the buttercups will be well lit, but will not be affected by the wind and the hot midday sun. If the groundwater at the site is close, drainage must be provided, and a loose fertile substrate is also prepared.

In the spring, planting ranunculus in open ground is carried out to a depth of 5–7 centimeters, while leaving a gap of about 15 cm between the plants, which will be required for the growing rosettes of cut leaves.

If the plant receives proper care, young tubers appear on each adult rhizome in the fall, which are separated and also stored until spring. The next year, the children are planted together with other buttercups, and the strongest can bloom will contribute to the natural rejuvenation of the collection.

Ranunculus care after planting in open ground

The weather is changeable in spring, so the first thing to do after planting ranunculus in the ground in Siberia, the Urals or the Non-Black Earth Region is to cover the area with a film or non-woven covering material. Such protection will not be superfluous until the sprouts hatch and gain strength.

The greenery above the flower bed is shown in 10-12 days. Since the plant is moisture-loving, the soil surface above the tubers can be mulched.This will save time on maintenance:

• will keep water in the ground;
• will not let the roots dry out or rot due to an incorrectly selected irrigation regime;
• will prevent or slow down the growth of weeds.

For buttercups, it is equally dangerous to dry out and excessive watering, which can cause rotting and the development of bacterial infections. After planting in open ground, ranunculus care does not end with traditional procedures.

The lush flowering of a buttercup requires abundant nutrition. Plant feeding is carried out immediately after planting. A liquid organic fertilizer, such as an infusion of humus or manure, stimulates the mouth of the greens. Then young sockets with irrigation give a complex mineral fertilizer with a high potassium content.

Regular feeding of ranunculus is carried out while the plant is blooming. They not only stimulate growth and flowering, but also help replenish strength, accumulate nutrients for the next season.

When to dig out ranunculus from open ground? The Asian buttercup itself will tell you the right moment. After the flowers wither, the foliage begins to wither, a new one is almost not formed.

Small, finger-like tubers and digging are easy to damage, so they:

• removed very carefully;
• then dried;
• sort out, separating tubers with traces of rot, damage by insects or fungi;
• placed in containers, layering with paper.

Damaged rhizomes, if the damage is small, can be preserved by treating them with hot water heated to 50–55 ° C before storage, and then with a systemic fungicide.

If the planting was carried out correctly, and then the plants receive full care, they will certainly delight the gardener with incredible beauty and tenderness of flowering, lasting more than a month.

How to grow an Asian ranunculus buttercup in your country house, planting and caring for which requires some conventions? Let's look at all the nuances, features of growing this flower. Ranunculus is a flower of amazing beauty and tenderness, depending on the species, it can have a fairly diverse range of colors, the size of the buds. Despite the fact that this plant is not yet so popular with us, due to its attractiveness it is winning more and more fans who want to have it in their country house or in a pot at home.

The ranunculus flower can reach a diameter of 7-10 cm, the petals are located tightly to each other, outwardly it somewhat resembles a peony, and when it finally blooms - a rose. Some ranunculus varieties look like blossoming poppies.

Its varieties have quite eloquent names - peony ranunculus, French semi-double ranunculus, Persian, turban, and others. Peony, as the name implies, are outwardly similar to peonies, have large double buds. The French variety is distinguished by medium-sized semi-double flowers, the Persian ranunculus is simpler in appearance, low, flowers can be regular or semi-double. Chalmoid representatives boast especially large spherical buds, lush, double.

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Today there are about 600 varieties of this beautiful flower, and the shades of the buds are simply amazing. On sale, you can often see soft pastel colors of buds (white, cream, pink, lilac). Bright orange, deep red, dark purple, even blue ranunculus are bred by breeders today.

The plant itself has a long flowering period (from May to August), the buds bloom rather slowly, and the cut flower can stand in a vase of water for up to 14 days without losing its attractiveness. Thanks to this feature, ranunculus is successfully used for composing wedding bouquets for brides, decorating tables, terraces, and giving the interior a festive atmosphere.

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There are some simple rules that will help you achieve positive results:

1. Wherever you grow a flower, at home or on a plot, it should be borne in mind that ranunculus does not tolerate transplantation - the place for it must be finally and irrevocably chosen.
2. During budding, flowering, it is imperative to make potassium supplements (potassium salt, potassium sulfate), feeding with limestone will also be relevant.
3. According to the recommendations of gardeners who have experience in growing this flower, fertilizers for ranunculus at all stages of growth should include vermicompost.
4. During the application of fertilizing, the flowers should be in the shade (evening, cloudy day), the amount of water for irrigation should be reduced - such "tricks" prolong the flowering period of the ranunculus. For this period, indoor flower pots or containers are also best moved to a shaded place.
5. Please note that this flower is not frost-resistant. Before the onset of the first cold weather, you must have time to remove the tubers from the soil, usually this is done immediately after the foliage dries.
6. In one container, you can plant varieties of different colors, the resulting bush will delight your eyes with multicolor, brightness of shades.

During flowering, remove faded buds in time, thus, you will give strength, stimulus to new flowers.

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When planning to grow a flower in open soil, prepare the ground in advance: when digging, you can immediately add compost to it, and also pour it with a solution of foundationazole (the dosage is indicated on the package). What the plant does not like is loamy soil, ranunculus loves light fertile soil, mixed with sand and humus, black soil is also perfect for it. Peat with chalk (chalk neutralizes it) will be to his liking, do not forget to provide the plant with good drainage - pour sand or very fine gravel at the bottom of the flower hole. The main requirement for the soil is good moisture absorption (water should not stay at the roots for a long time).

Ranunculus does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil, therefore, it is imperative to lay good drainage in the planting hole, with a layer of at least 10 cm, from small stones or broken bricks.

This plant is not afraid of bright sunlight, but it feels much better in partial shade (the colors will be brighter and the flowering will last). In a windy area, it is better not to plant ranunculus; also, before planting, you need to be sure that the cold will not return. Depending on the weather conditions in your region, you can start planting tubers by the end of April / mid-May.

Planting material should first be placed in wet sawdust or filled with water at room temperature. You can add a little potassium permanganate to the water or the drug "Kornevin", "Epin", "Zircon" - to stimulate growth. The tubers of the plant are a small "bud" with sharp tips, these tips when planting are buried in the ground (down) to a depth of about 6-8 cm, the distance between the bulbs should be at least 10 cm. After filling with soil, for greater reliability, the place of the future the flower garden can be covered with straw or special material (spunbond). The first flower stalks will appear after a couple of months, and a little later you will be able to admire your own flowering ranunculi.

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It is still worth mentioning seed growing, although this method is rather controversial - poor germination of seed, many conventions. If you have a creative interest and want to try growing ranunculus from seeds, please be patient. As soon as the first buds bloom in your country house, take gauze, carefully wrap the flowers with it. This way you can harvest your seeds after flowering.

By the end of February, sow them in a container with fertile soil, cover with plastic wrap on top, and put them in a well-lit place.At the same time, the air temperature should be +15 .. + 18ºC, the soil should be periodically moistened by irrigation (spray gun).

If you did everything correctly, the first shoots will appear after 15-20 days, by this time the film must be removed. When the seedlings grow paired leaves, it will be time for picking - placement in separate small pots. The ranunculus that has gained strength is planted in the ground in the already established warm weather, but only next year it will be able to please you with flowering.

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Provide the plant with regular but moderate watering - the roots should not be in excessive moisture, otherwise they may rot. If you notice traces of mold on the foliage or discarded buds, this is the first signal that the plant's root system is overmoistened. In this case, you should remove the affected parts of the flower, loosen the soil, reduce the amount of moisture when watering.

As mentioned above, faded buds need to be cut off, regularly plowed around the plants, and fed with organic matter twice a month. Potash or wood ash is recommended during flowering.

If the ranunculus is sprayed with a solution of the Atlet preparation (1 ml per 1 liter of water) when buds appear, dry inflorescences are removed in a timely manner, then flowering can be extended for 2-3 weeks.

It should be borne in mind that Persian buttercups attract not only the admiring glances of gardeners, but also parasites (aphids, thrips, spider mites). For prevention, before flowering, I spray the plants with a solution of Karbofos (60 g per 8 l of water) or a 0.5% solution of soda ash.

If the summer is very hot, and there has been no rain for a long time, pests can become active - spider mites, aphids, thrips, root nematodes pose a danger to ranunculus. Inspect the plant periodically, if you suddenly notice white spots on the foliage, do not delay processing. In this case, the appropriate insecticides ("Biotlin", "Karbofos", "Mercaptophos") will help you; for prevention, the plant can be irrigated with a weak solution, for example, mercaptophos (2 times a week, 0.2% composition).

Root nematode worms pose a more serious threat, they start in the root system when excessive waterlogging and temperatures of +25 .. + 30 ºC. The fight against them consists in removing the roots from the ground, rinsing with hot water (+55 ºC). The first indicators of the manifestation of a nematode are a slowdown in plant growth, leaf twisting, oval "ulcers" on the roots.

With the onset of autumn days, ranunculus needs to be dug out, yellowing or drying out of the ground part of the plant serves as a signal for action. The foliage with stems is carefully cut with a knife, fragile roots are removed from the ground, making sure that they are not damaged. Since this plant is not frost-resistant, it is better for it to overwinter at a temperature of +4 .. + 7 ºC, for this the tubers are wrapped in paper and stored in a ventilated dark place.

To prevent the future harmonious development of the flower, you can pre-treat the roots with a foundationol solution (hold for 25-30 minutes), and then let them dry well (about three days).

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In truth, there is not much difference in caring for a plant at home or on a plot.

For home growing of ranunculus, it is recommended to purchase a voluminous pot in order to simultaneously plant different varieties in it. This container must necessarily have holes for drainage, the process of planting tubers is similar to the gardening method: preliminary soaking of the bulbs (for 24 hours), fine gravel (or sand) on the bottom of the pot, a peat substrate suitable for the plant.

When the bulbs are properly buried in the soil, their tops should look slightly outward. After planting, the soil should be well watered. At first, keep the container in a room with a temperature not higher than +12 .. + 15 ºC - this is very important (!). Regular but very moderate watering is required.

When shoots appear, they will get a little stronger, the temperature can be raised to +20 .. + 23 ºC, however, during budding, flowering, it should not fall below +18 ºC. High temperatures during flowering are also undesirable - the plant will fade quickly.

The most basic rule for growing ranunculus at home is the presence of good lighting + moderate watering (top, without waterlogging the roots).

The flower shows itself well near windows facing the east or west side, the window sill on the south side is ideal for placing ranunculus.

With the onset of summer, the pot can be taken out to the balcony, fertilizing is applied along with water for irrigation. With the onset of summer heat, the plant can be irrigated with water from a spray bottle.

After the flowering period is over, the container with the flower is transferred to a cool shaded place, where the ranunculus will still grow for some time, gradually falling into a dormant period. Before "falling asleep" the foliage, the stems of the plant turn yellow, dry up - this is a normal phenomenon. All this time, the flower should be in a room where the mercury column does not exceed +15 .. + 17 ° C. After the outer part has completely dried, the plant should be transplanted into fresh soil, and after about a month you can see new sprouts.

With proper care for the entire growing season, each tuber gives 5 or 7 shoots, they are carefully removed from the ground, planted in new containers or stored until spring in a cold place (basement or far shelf of the refrigerator, intended for vegetables). It should be borne in mind that tubers lying in the cold will be slightly weaker than fresh ones (the buds will be slightly smaller), which is why many gardeners prefer to buy ranunculus with the onset of spring, buy its fresh tubers.

This beautiful flower has all the necessary qualities to win your affection. During flowering, it will miraculously decorate your summer cottage or apartment, it will be a great addition to a gift if you decide to cut a few buds, form a bouquet of ranunculi. In its beauty, it is not inferior to the queen of the garden - the rose, and the luxurious color range can seriously compete with the well-deserved garden favorites.

Plant a ranunculus on your site, planting and caring for it will not be particularly difficult for you. This plant requires standard care with some nuances - individual characteristics inherent in this garden culture.

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I planted ranunculus in the usual way at the usual time (May), soaked in water with nodules-claws. Moreover, it is necessary to plant with claws down. It sprouted for a long time, bloomed too modestly, but for a long time, until frost, dissolving one by one its "roses". Perhaps, for a more lush flowering, more planting material is needed, and not 3 nodules as I had. Digging for the winter is required.

Lobelia

My experience has been very successful! I bought 20 roots in the autumn in Prague in OBI and in March I planted them in boxes, and then transplanted them into the front garden. They bloomed so much! could not stop looking!

VEZUHA

Ranunculus are like gladioli, the care is the same, we dig out the roots for the winter and store them either in sawdust or just in a dark place.

Astro4Ka

Let me share my experience. I soak the purchased roots in Epin for 4-5 hours. Then in a flat bowl (very convenient from under the herring) I pour the "living earth" with a layer of 3 cm, moisten it with water, but do not pour it too much. Then I take the swollen roots, turn them over with their paws to the top and spread them on the ground, slightly pressing them. Yes Yes! The growth point is down. I cover the bowl with foil, put it in the refrigerator. After 10 days, I start checking my roots. I lift the spine, check if there are growth buds? (You will immediately understand this) If you have appeared, then I put this root in a pot with the growth point UP. Usually several in one pot. The roots, which have not sprouted, I put back in the bowl, I put them back in the refrigerator.And so I plant it in turn. There are NO lunges! Then there is one more subtlety. I put the pots with planted roots on the balcony. Ranunculus, like anemones, begin to grow at + 12 ° C. On my balcony it happens + 5 ° and + 16 °. If it is warmer, they can rot. Of course, the temperature rises in the spring, but they are no longer afraid. The bushes have time to take root well. In early June, when the frost passes, I plant it in open ground in partial shade.

Mikhalovna

Ranunculus is one of the varieties of buttercup, although outwardly these double flowers look more like roses or peonies. However, they compare favorably with the latter in their unpretentiousness, resistance to diseases and pests, and easy to care for.

The Asian buttercup, or ranunculus, began to be grown in summer cottages not so long ago. These flowers have a very unusual and attractive appearance, for which they are loved by florists, bouquets and flower arrangements. However, do not forget that ranunculus juice is poisonous, so you need to handle it carefully. At the same time, planting and caring for a flower growing in the open field does not constitute any work for flower growers, you just need to know about some features.

More than 360 species of ranunculus are known in total.

Methods for growing ranunculus

There are two ways to grow Asiatic buttercup - from tubers and seeds. Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Planting ranunculus tubers

The first batch of ranunculus tubers is put up for sale at the end of autumn. But you should not rush to buy, it is better to wait until February-March. The fact is that the tubers need to be stored at a temperature of 15-18 ° C and a humidity of no more than 60%. At home, it is not always possible to provide such storage parameters, and otherwise the Asian buttercup becomes unviable and does not germinate at the right time.

In the first year after planting, ranunculus rarely bloom.

You can grow ranunculus through seedlings or immediately plant tubers in open ground. In the first case, they are planted in pots in late March - early April. The soil mixture should be very nutritious and contain sand, black soil and humus. Also, in pots, you need to organize good drainage. Before planting, ranunculus tubers are placed on a sponge, abundantly moistened with water. This procedure should be carried out for about 4-5 hours. If you are not completely sure of the ideal quality of the planting material, you can add a few crystals of potassium permanganate and a few drops of a growth stimulator to the water.

When planting directly into open ground (which should be carried out no earlier than mid-May), the same health-improving measures should be carried out with the bulbs (hold them in a solution of potassium permanganate or a growth stimulant). For planting, choose a place that is warm and sheltered from the wind, with sufficient sunlight during the day.

Each bulb must be buried 5-8 cm into the ground, with the sharp end pointing down. There should be at least 10 cm between the bulbs, since their root system grows rather quickly and actively. If the air temperature drops significantly or frosts return, young plantings are covered with a layer of straw or other covering material (just not with a film!) ..

Planting ranunculus seeds

The seed method of growing ranunculus is more laborious, time-consuming and does not always lead to the desired result. Seeds can be harvested in the summer from dead plants or purchased in a specialized store.

The sprouting rate of ranunculus sprouts is different, the most viable specimens appear first from the ground

Ranunculus seeds are very small and easily crumble to the ground. Therefore, it is best to wrap the buds with gauze and shake them slightly.

For seedlings, seeds are sown in January in pots or containers to a depth of about 2 cm.Use ordinary peat soil for flowers. Before the emergence of shoots, containers must be covered with plastic or glass to create greenhouse conditions.The temperature should be kept at 15-17 ° C and the soil should be regularly moistened with a spray bottle.

The germination of planting material is usually low. The slightest changes in temperature or waterlogging of the substrate can negate all your efforts.

If you nevertheless waited for tender sprouts to peck, you should rather install a phytolamp over them to provide young shoots with light. Watering should be moderate, no more than 1 time per week.

A pick is made in April, planting ranunculus in previously prepared beds. Lay a layer of pebbles or expanded clay and pieces of birch charcoal at the bottom of the planting holes to ensure drainage and protect the plant from over-watering. Cover the planting with straw or non-woven material every time it gets cold or cold.

Ranunculus care

The main thing that the Asiatic buttercup needs is watering. At the same time, the root system of flowers is very sensitive to both excess moisture and dryness of the soil. Therefore, when watering, balance and check the moisture level of the soil. It should be slightly damp and gather in small lumps. On average, you need to water the ranunculus every 2-3 days. By the end of August, the intensity of watering should be reduced, increasing the intervals between waterings to 4-5 days.

In partial shade, the color of the flowers becomes pale and less bright

Remember to loosen the soil, especially after watering and rain. Ranunculus grows poorly on heavy, airtight soils. Fertilizers containing potassium salt, potassium sulfate and wood ash can be applied periodically. Before flowering, the plant needs potassium and limestone. Fertilizers Kemira Lux and Kemira Universal are considered universal fertilizers. On average, they are applied every two weeks.

Faded inflorescences should be removed to stimulate the growth of new ones. Towards the end of summer, it is advisable to cut the stem to the base.

In the middle lane, ranunculus tubers are most often dug up for the winter. This should be done after the leaves of the plant die off.

When digging up tubers, be extremely careful, they are very fragile and can be easily damaged.

Remove the soil from the dug tubers and remove the stems. You can immediately separate the children for planting next year. All tubers must be washed in clean water and soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate or Fitosporin for 20-30 minutes. Then they should be dried, wrapped in paper and stored in a cool, well-ventilated room with a temperature of about 5 ° C (basement or refrigerator). Tubers can be stored in dry sawdust or dry peat.

A bouquet of buttercups is considered one of the most beautiful

Ranunculus is a fairly hardy and disease and pest resistant plant that needs minimal maintenance. From its lush flowers, elegant bouquets are made, which amaze with the richness of shades. Set aside a little space for ranunculus in your summer cottage, and you will not regret it.

Ranunculus (Latin Ranunculus), the middle name is Asian buttercup (garden). Ranunculus translated from Latin means "frog", this name was given by the ancient Greek scientist Pliny, apparently due to the fact that the plant prefers swampy areas. In Italy, the plant is called "the golden buttons of the meadows." According to legend, ranunculus are stars turned into flowers by Jesus to present to the mother as a sign of love and respect.

Ranunculus belongs to the Buttercup family. Asia Minor is considered the homeland. There are more than 600 plant species, but only Asian ranunculus with several varieties is cultivated.

Reproduction of ranunculus nodules

Ranunculus nodules photo

Most often, ranunculus is propagated by nodules. Choose the largest ones with about 4 "marigolds". Overdried or soft tubers are not suitable for planting.

Before planting, nodules should be held in water at room temperature for 10 hours.Then they are planted in a permanent place or in a container for preliminary germination.

Pre-germination will allow for an earlier flowering of the Asiatic buttercup:

• Take a flat, wide container, fill it halfway with nutrient soil, spread out the nodules, sprinkle with substrate on top and pour water over it.
• Place the container in a cool place out of the reach of rodents. Roots and first seedlings should appear in two weeks.
• Sprouted tubers are planted to a depth of 6-7 cm, the distance between the holes is 10-15 cm.

How to plant ranunculus photo

Remember: non-sprouted nodules are planted with "claws" down, the top is a flat "bottom", to which the "claws" are attached.

Growing ranunculus from seeds

Ranunculus seeds photo

Seed propagation is a more laborious process. The seeds have an average germination rate. They can be purchased from a flower shop or assembled by yourself. Collect from the buds that bloom first. When they have bloomed, wrap the whisk with gauze to prevent ripe seeds from scattering on the ground. Pour them gently onto paper, dry, store until spring.

Sow Asiatic Buttercup for seedlings in mid-February. Fill the container with light fertile soil, scatter seeds over the surface of the soil, sprinkle with a layer of soil 1.5-2 cm thick.Cover the crops with foil or glass, place the container with crops in a lighted place, maintain the air temperature within 15-17 ° C.

Ranunculus from seeds on the 16th day after planting photo

Ventilate the greenhouse, moisten the soil. Seedlings will appear in a couple of weeks - remove the shelter. With the appearance of a couple of leaves, plant young plants in separate containers. Plant outdoors when warm weather sets in. Flowering will come next year.

Planting and caring for ranunculus in the garden

How to plant ranunculus photo

With the onset of real heat without the threat of frost (from about mid-May), you can plant ranunculus tubers in open ground.

Choosing a site for planting an Asiatic buttercup

The flower grows normally under the sun, but in order for the inflorescences to be bright and the flowering to last, it is better to select an area with light shading. Protect from drafts.

Flower bed preparation

The soil needs a light, fertile, neutral reaction. A mixture of black soil with humus or peat is ideal. Loam categorically does not tolerate.

Dig up the soil, fertilize with compost, spill with a solution of foundation. A layer of sand should be laid at the bottom of the landing hole as drainage.

Preparation of buttercup tubers for planting and planting

• Before planting, the tubers must be kept in a humid environment for several hours - moss, wet sawdust, a damp sponge.
• You can soak in warm water or a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate.
• When planting, place the tubers down with their beak, deepen 5-8 cm into the soil.
• Observe a distance between landings of 10-15 cm.
• If after planting there is a possibility of frost or a sharp drop in temperature, cover the flower bed with non-woven material.

Watering

Water regularly, but in moderation. Loosen the soil periodically, remove weeds.

Top dressing

During the flowering period, apply top dressing every two weeks. Apply potash fertilizers, alternating with organics.

Preparing ranunculus for winter

With the onset of autumn, the tubers must be dug up. Do this as soon as the leaves turn yellow and dry. Cut the stems. Be very careful with tubers - they are fragile, they can break with careless movements. Dug up tubers about 30 min. hold it in the foundation solution, then dry it in a shaded place for 3 days. Wrap the nodules in a paper bag or dry moss, store until spring in a cool room (temperature 4-6º C) with good ventilation.

If in your area the air temperature does not drop below -7º C in winter, ranunculus tubers can be left to winter outdoors, but be sure to cover them with foliage or spruce branches.

Ranunculus at home

Ranunculus planting and care at home photo

Planting and leaving

For indoor cultivation, it is best to plant several ranunculus nodules in one container. Keep the tubers in a humid environment for a day. Take a large wide pot or decorate a box, place a drainage layer of expanded clay, crushed stone on the bottom, fill with fertile soil and plant the tubers. Deepen so that the top remains visible. Water well.

At first, keep the air temperature at 12ºC. When the flower grows a few centimeters, keep the air temperature in the range of 20-22ºC. During the flowering period, an air temperature of 18ºC is required.

Bright lighting is necessary. The best place will be the southern windows, but it grows quite normally on the western and eastern windows.

With the onset of warmth, it is not possible to take out fresh air.

Watering

Water regularly, in moderation. During flowering, watering will be stirred, and it is better to place a pot with a plant in shade. After wilting, reduce watering, stop altogether during the dormant period.

During the period of active growth with watering, mineral fertilizers should be applied occasionally.

Dormant period

Place in a shaded, cool place after flowering. When the leaves are dry, the stems should be cut off and the tubers transplanted into new soil. Store at an air temperature of 15-18 ° C. In April, shoots will appear, then return the flower to a bright place and take care of it as usual.

Diseases and pests of the Asiatic buttercup

Excessive moisture can rot the roots: mold will appear on the leaves, the ranunculus will drop the buds. Damaged parts must be removed. Loosen the soil, treat with fungicide, reduce watering.

Spider mites, aphids, thrips can settle on the plant. The pests infect the leaves, so their appearance will deteriorate. It is necessary to carry out an insecticide treatment.

Buttercup ranunculus in garden and interior design

Ranunculus in landscape design photo

The flower can be grown in gardens and under indoor conditions, cut flower stalks delight in a vase for about 2 weeks. Ranunculus is very often used in wedding bouquets.

The combination of different colors will be a wonderful decoration for flower beds. Decorate the borders with bright buttercups.

Types of ranunculus with photos and names

Ranunculus asiatic Ranunculus asiaticus

Asian ranunculus Ranunculus asiaticus photo

Herbaceous plant with a powerful stem 20-80 cm high. The root system is tuberous. The leaf plates are deeply dissected. Large (5-10 cm in diameter), consisting of many petals, the corolla has a variety of colors (except for the blue range). Flowers are semi-double, double, densely double, similar to roses.

Ranunculus Persian Ranunculus Persian

Ranunculus persian Ranunculus Persian photo

In appearance, the inflorescences are more like roses.

Ranunculus africanus Ranunculus africanus

Ranunculus African Ranunculus africanus photo of flowers

The second name is turban - the inflorescences are very similar to peonies.