Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus varicus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Creeping buttercup on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Creeping buttercup
Ranunculus varicus, commonly known as Spreading Gold Buttercup, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, native to Europe. It is characterized by its bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers and lobed green foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, pond edges, or as a groundcover in moist, semi-shady areas, providing a vibrant splash of color in spring and early summer.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers locations with partial shade or filtered light, as intense direct sun can scorch its leaves. It requires consistently moist but well-drained soil; prolonged waterlogging can lead to root rot. A substrate rich in organic matter and slightly acidic is ideal. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings, especially during its flowering period.
How to save a dying Creeping buttercup
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage, reduce watering, move to partial shade.
- What kills it
- Excessive moisture and waterlogging, leading to root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly by removing affected parts and improving drainage.