Ranunculus Red Flower Bulbs (05 Bulbs)

🌸 When to Plant Ranunculus (Bulbs/Tubers) in India

Ranunculus is a cool-season flowering plant, usually grown from bulbs (tubers/corms).

✅ Best planting time depends on region:

🌿 In Plains (Normal Areas)

• Plant bulbs in Fall (September–October)
  
• Flowers appear in late winter to early spring (December–January)
  

⛰️ In Hilly Areas

• Plant bulbs in Spring (February–March)
  
• Flowers appear in late summer 🌼

🪴 How to Grow Ranunculus Flower from Bulbs

You can plant ranunculus bulbs directly in pots, grow bags, or garden beds when temperature is around 10–15°C 🌡️.

✅ Optional tip:

Soaking the bulbs for a few hours before planting can help soften them and reduce brittleness.

(Not necessary, but recommended by many gardeners.)

✅ Pot Size:

• Use a pot/grow bag of at least 22–36 cm wide and deep
  
• Plant 1–2 bulbs per pot for healthy growth and to avoid crowding 🌱

🌱 Planting Ranunculus Bulbs / Corms (Step-by-Step)

1. Take a pot or grow bag and fill it with well-draining potting mix.
   
2. Plant 1–2 ranunculus bulbs at a depth of 5 cm.
   
3. Keep a spacing of 8–10 cm between bulbs (if planting multiple).
   
4. Each bulb has several buds and will produce many flowers—so spacing is important 🌸.
   
5. While planting:
   Eyes/buds should face upward
   Claws should face downward ✅
   
6. Cover bulbs with soil and water deeply.
   
7. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a sunny spot ☀️.
   

⏳ Within 2 weeks, bulbs will develop roots and begin sprouting.

🌿 Ranunculus Fertilizer Requirements

Ranunculus does not need heavy feeding.

✅ Apply liquid fertilizer once every 2–3 weeks after the plant becomes established.

Good fertilizer options:

• Bio NPK liquid

Mustard cake liquid

Plant growth promoter 🌱

🌼 Ranunculus Flower Care Tips

Soil

• Use moist but well-draining soil
  
• Add compost or organic matter to improve drainage
  

Water

• Water daily until established
  
• Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
  
• In winter, water less to prevent tuber rot ❄️

Sunlight

• Ranunculus loves full sunlight
  
• Can tolerate partial shade
  
• For indoor growing, place the pot near a bright window sill 🪟☀️
  

Temperature

• Best growth temperature: 15–24°C
  

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 Pests: Slugs, aphids

✅ Control with neem oil spray

🍃 Disease: Powdery mildew (due to humidity and wet leaves)

✅ Remove infected parts and improve air circulation

Mulching

Mulching helps:

• Retain moisture
  
• Protect from extreme heat
  
• Keep roots cool 🌿

Ranunculus Bloom Time

• ⏳ Ranunculus usually starts blooming 3–4 months after planting.
  
• 🌼 It blooms mainly in spring to early summer.
  
• 💐 Ranunculus flowers have an excellent vase life and can stay fresh in water for a long time.
  
• ✂️ For longer freshness, cut the flowers before they fully open and place them in a vase to decorate your home beautifully 🏡✨