About Ranunculus and Spider lily
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
-
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, 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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Ranunkel
Spinnenlilien
In French
Ranunculus
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
Ranunculus
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Spider lily. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Spider lily
Season and care of Ranunculus and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Spider lily Physical Information
Ranunculus and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Spider lily are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ranunculus and Spider lily
Care of Ranunculus and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.