Lesser celandine growing geophyte leaf plant of the genus Ficaria also known as Ficaria verna or Ranunculus ficaria, Lesser celandine perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, mostly as ground cover plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical, mediterranean climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 4-10a.
Leaves color green in heart shape might be slightly lobed
Lesser celandine flower
Flower color yellow in daisy shape.
Lesser celandine for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Lesser celandine growing and care:
Heavy soil, rich soil, better to put mulch in the beginning
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year, better after the blooming season in the autumn
How to prune:
Just for design and control
Size of the plant:
5-30cm, 2-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Daisy yellow small flowers
Scientific name:
Ficaria verna