Water consistently during its active growing period in late winter and spring, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly as the plant enters dormancy in late spring or early summer.

Avoid letting the soil dry out completely during the growing season.

Pruning is generally not necessary for Ranunculus ficaria. As the plant dies back naturally after flowering and setting seed, the foliage will wither.

You can remove the dead foliage to tidy up the garden area if desired, but it's not essential for the plant's health.

Propagate by division of tubers or by seed. Division is best done in early autumn as the plant goes dormant. Seeds can be sown in autumn, but germination can be erratic.

Small bulbils that form in leaf axils can also be collected and replanted.

Repotting is primarily for propagating or managing established clumps, ideally done in early autumn when the plant is dormant. Gently divide the tuberous roots, ensuring each division has viable buds.

Replant them at a similar depth to their previous location in moist, well-draining soil.