Water
Ranunculus nodiflorus prefers consistently moist soil. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out completely, especially during its active growth period.
Reduce watering as the plant begins to senesce in late spring or early summer.
Ranunculus nodiflorus is a small, aquatic or semi-aquatic buttercup species with yellow, glossy flowers, typically found in damp or submerged habitats.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate some afternoon shade in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Water regularly, especially during active growth, but avoid waterlogging.
Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, ideally between 10-18°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Low to moderate
25% intensity
Light feeding with a balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring is usually sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Unknown
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Ranunculus nodiflorus prefers consistently moist soil. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out completely, especially during its active growth period.
Reduce watering as the plant begins to senesce in late spring or early summer.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage as it appears to maintain plant health and appearance.
Minimal pruning is otherwise required, as the plant has a natural growth habit.
Ranunculus nodiflorus can be propagated by seed, sown in autumn or early spring. Division of tubers is also possible in autumn after the foliage has died back. Ensure seeds or divisions are planted in well-draining soil.
If grown in containers, repotting is typically done in autumn when the tubers are dormant. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is usually only necessary every few years or when the plant outgrows its current container.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Ranunculus |
| Species | Ranunculus nodiflorus |
Similar in genus Ranunculus
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