Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Habitat
Tropical regions
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranunculus
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranunkel
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranunculus
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
ranúnculo
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranogkylos
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranogkylos
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus
Care of Globe Amaranth and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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.