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Ranunculus: Secrets of Growing
15.11.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Ranunculus do not tolerate extreme cold, so planting is done when the threat of frost has passed.
How to plant ranunculus tubers correctly
Prepare a planting hole at a depth of 15 cm - 20 cm, place a drainage layer, to avoid stagnation of water, sand or fine gravel is suitable.
Plant ranunculus tubers to a depth of 7 cm - 8 cm, with the “fingers” of the nodules down.
The distance between plants is 10 cm – 15 cm.
How to grow ranunculus at home
Place a layer of drainage at the bottom - vermiculite, expanded clay, fine gravel, coarse sand.
Pour moist soil into the flowerpot so that its level does not reach the edge of the pot by 5 - 7 cm.
Place the rhizomes with the nodules down.
Cover the ranunculi with soil so that it covers them no higher than 1 cm.
Why does ranunculus grow poorly
An important condition is sufficient lighting, since if there is not enough sun, the plant may not open its beautiful flower or simply grow poorly.
Ranunculus also do not like excessive watering or dry soil. They also do not tolerate flooding.
It is important to add certain fertilizers and remove weeds.
How to water ranunculus
Watering is carried out three times a week, the soil should be constantly slightly moist.
Watering is reduced after the plant wilts.
The resting period of ranunculus grown in a pot lasts between 1-1.5 months.
