Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Pollen
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Ranunkel
Zucchini
In French
Ranunculus
Courgette
In Spanish
ranúnculo
calabacín
In Greek
Ranunculus
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
abobrinha
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Kabaczek
In Latin
Ranogkylos
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Violales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Zucchini. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Zucchini
Season and care of Ranunculus and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Zucchini Physical Information
Ranunculus and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Zucchini are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Zucchini
Care of Ranunculus and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.