Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Ranunculus
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Ranunkel
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Ranunculus
mandrake américain
In Spanish
ranúnculo
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Ranunculus
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
mandrake americano
In Polish
Ranogkylos
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ranunculales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Mayapple. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Mayapple
Season and care of Ranunculus and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Mayapple Physical Information
Ranunculus and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Mayapple are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Mayapple
Care of Ranunculus and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.