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