Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Ranunculus
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Ranunkel
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
ranúnculo
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Asparagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Ranunculus season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.