The maintenance of Ranunculus
Abstract: This article discusses the common knowledge of raising flowers, focusing on the maintenance of Ranunculus. The specific contents are as follows:
Ranunculus is usually propagated by dividing roots, preferably from September to October. Dig up the mother plant from the ground or pot, gently shake off the soil, and follow its natural growth trend. Divide it into groups of 3 to 4 small tubers, making sure each group has a part of the upper root neck. Plant them in a pot with an inner diameter of 15 to 20 centimeters, with 1 to 2 groups of tubers per pot. The soil should be shallow, just covering the root neck. After watering thoroughly, place them in a shaded area. Move them into a low-temperature greenhouse at the end of autumn to continue maintenance, and they will bloom by March.
Ranunculus can also be propagated by sowing, but the variability is relatively high. Select strong mother plants for individual cultivation, leaving only the first flower to set fruit. The seeds should be pure and plump, dried in the shade, and stored after harvesting. Sow in a pot or in the ground when the temperature drops to about 10℃ in autumn. The seedlings will germinate in about 20 days. If the temperature is too high during sowing, germination may be delayed. Before winter, the seedlings should be transplanted into small pots and moved into a low-temperature greenhouse for further care. In late March of the following spring, they can be planted in the ground or transplanted into larger pots. They will bloom before summer. From sowing to the summer dormancy of the following year, the growth cycle is completed, and then propagation by dividing roots begins. The tubers of Ranunculus are small and weak. It is best to keep them in the original pot in a cool, well-ventilated environment during summer dormancy, maintaining the soil slightly moist. They easily shrink if too dry or rot if too wet, so careful management is required.
Ranunculus dislikes direct sunlight. Potted plants should be placed in a shaded and fresh environment to avoid drought, waterlogging, and pollution from smoke and dust. Keep the soil and surrounding environment moist. If the soil has a high content of organic matter, apply a thin liquid fertilizer with a focus on phosphorus and potassium once or twice before and after the buds appear. After flowering, remove the withered flowers and apply a liquid fertilizer once or twice to nourish the roots, and moderately reduce watering to ensure safe entry into summer dormancy.
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