Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Ranunculus
In German
Esslöffel
Ranunkel
In French
Desert cuillère
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
ranúnculo
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Ranogkylos
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Agavaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Desert Spoon and Ranunculus. Desert Spoon has thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Spoon does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Spoon has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Ranunculus Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus
Care of Desert Spoon and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Spoon 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.