Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Sun Star
In German
Ranunkel
Sun Star
In French
Ranunculus
Sun Star
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Sun Star
In Greek
Ranunculus
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Sun Star
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Sun Star
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ranunculus and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Sun Star. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Sun Star
Season and care of Ranunculus and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Sun Star Physical Information
Ranunculus and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Sun Star are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Ranunculus and Sun Star
Care of Ranunculus and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.