Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
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
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Cranesbill
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
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Cranesbill. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Cranesbill
Season and care of Ranunculus and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Cranesbill Physical Information
Ranunculus and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Cranesbill are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ranunculus and Cranesbill
Care of Ranunculus and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.