Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Hydrangea
In German
Ranunkel
Hortensie
In French
Ranunculus
Hortensia
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Hortensia
In Greek
Ranunculus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Hortensja
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Hibiscus
Family
Ranunculaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
-
Properties of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Chocolate-root. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Ranunculus and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Ranunculus and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root
Care of Ranunculus and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.