Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
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Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Ranunculus
In German
Ballonblume
Ranunkel
In French
balloon Flower
Ranunculus
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
ranúnculo
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Ranogkylos
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Campanulaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Ranunculus
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Ranunculus Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Ranunculus are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Balloon Flower and Ranunculus
Care of Balloon Flower and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.