Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
-
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Freesia
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Freesia
In German
Ranunkel
Freesie
In French
Ranunculus
Freesia
In Spanish
ranúnculo
fresia
In Greek
Ranunculus
freesia
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
freesia
In Polish
Ranogkylos
frezja
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Ixioideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Freesia
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Freesia. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Freesia doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Freesia 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 Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Freesia
Season and care of Ranunculus and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Ranunculus and Freesia Physical Information
Ranunculus and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Freesia are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Freesia
Care of Ranunculus and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.