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
Flower color yellow in daisy shape.
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 indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Daisy yellow small flowers
Ficaria verna
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Geophyte, Leaf plant, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Ground cover plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: