🌼 How to Grow Ranunculus from Mixed Bulbs (Corms)

Also known as:

Hindi: रेनंकुलस
Tamil: ரேனன்குலஸ்
Telugu: రెనంక్యులస్
Malayalam: രണങ്കുലസ്
Kannada: ರೇನಂಕುಲಸ್
English: Ranunculus / Persian Buttercup

Botanical Name: Ranunculus spp.

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season
   Best time to plant: Late Winter to Early Spring (February–March) or Autumn in mild climates
   Thrives in cool to moderate climates
   Ideal temperature for planting: 10°C–18°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil
   Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
   pH Level: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)
   Mix compost or aged manure to enhance fertility and drainage

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs (Corms)
   Depth: Plant corms 2 inches (5 cm) deep with “claws” facing down
   Spacing: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart
   Soak corms overnight before planting to promote faster growth

4. 💧 Watering
   Water well after planting to settle soil
   Keep soil consistently moist during active growth
   Avoid overwatering to prevent corm rot

5. 🌿 Growth & Blooming
   Sprouts emerge 2–4 weeks after planting
   Blooms appear in spring to early summer with large, colorful, layered petals
   Flowers come in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, white, and purple

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature
   Prefers full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sunlight daily)
   Performs best in cool climates with mild days and cool nights
   Protect from harsh midday sun in hotter climates

7. 🌼 Fertilization
   Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting
   Feed every 3–4 weeks during growth with a fertilizer higher in phosphorus for blooms
   Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent leafy growth over flowers

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control
   Common pests: Aphids, thrips, spider mites
   Diseases: Corm rot, powdery mildew, fungal leaf spots
   Ensure good drainage and avoid overhead watering
   Use organic insecticides or neem oil as needed

9. 🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance
   Allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming
   Reduce watering as plants go dormant
   Lift corms in warm climates after foliage dies for dry storage
   Store corms in a cool, dry place until next planting

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip
    Propagate by separating offsets (small corms) attached to the parent
    Replant offsets separately for new plants
    Corms can be stored dry and replanted each season for best blooms

🌼 Benefits of Ranunculus

• Bright, richly colored flowers with delicate, rose-like petals

• Adds vibrant color to spring gardens and cut flower arrangements

• Compact size ideal for containers and borders

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies