Rough-fruited buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Rough-fruited buttercup on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Rough-fruited buttercup
Ranunculus muricatus, commonly known as spiny buttercup or kamsoleie, is an annual herb from the Ranunculaceae family, characterized by its small, bright yellow flowers and distinctive spiny fruits. This plant is often found in moist and disturbed areas, such as fields and roadsides, adding a wild touch to the landscape. While not a typical ornamental plant, it can be interesting in naturalistic gardens or moist rockeries to attract pollinators.
Native range
Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Care tips
It prefers locations with full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, even waterlogged, soils, as it is common in marshy areas. Watering should be frequent and abundant, ensuring the substrate never dries out completely. A loamy or clayey soil with good drainage but capable of retaining moisture is ideal. Avoid planting it in dry or sandy soils, as this will severely compromise its growth and flowering.
How to save a dying Rough-fruited buttercup
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft and rotting stems. Flowers not opening or dropping.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, repot with fresh, light substrate. If dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage. Does not tolerate constantly wet soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Remove damaged parts and improve growing conditions.