How to grow ranunculus in water? Master these methods for more blooms

  In this winter of heavy smog and biting cold, on a Monday when you least want to work, buy a bunch of ranunculus, pick your favorite color, choose a nice vase to arrange them in, and when you look up you will see the fresh flowers you bought - doesn't that lift your mood!

  In a previous post, we held a vote for the flower that flower lovers most wanted to see cared for, and the result was that ranunculus came first. This result slightly surprised the floral designers at Flowerplus, because ranunculus is in fact not a difficult flower to grow. The reason flower lovers most wanted to know about its care process in the vote is firstly thanks to the ranunculus's high visual appeal, and secondly because people generally have some misunderstandings about ranunculus care, which leads to mistakes in handling, and from this they feel ranunculus is difficult to grow.

  1. First of course is still the preparation work before care: a bottle of clean water, magic water, and flower scissors.

  The stems of ranunculus are very soft, so it is recommended to choose a tall vase, letting the flower heads just barely show above the vase so the entire stem has support. Drip the magic water into the clean water; the ratio of magic water to clean water is 1:100.

  2. The stems of ranunculus have leaves similar to celery, which are inevitably damaged during transport, and at the same time the presence of a large number of leaves affects the visual appeal of ranunculus when placed in a vase, so it is recommended to remove some of the damaged and excess leaves and ensure there are no leaves in the water.

  Cut the flower roots at a 45 degree angle, and then you can place them in the vase.

  3. When flower lovers receive ranunculus, some of the flowers still only have flower heads, but some have already bloomed. When placing them in the vase, be careful to give the already bloomed flowers more space, for example placing them at the edge of the vase.

  The trick to arranging ranunculus in a vase is "well-arranged at different heights," which not only creates a layered sense of beauty, but also ensures each flower has enough space to bloom fully.

  For ranunculus in the "small flower head" state, it is recommended to keep them as "upright" as possible when arranging, and appropriately let them be a bit taller, positioned in the middle of the vase. In this way, while they stand gracefully, they can bloom freely in the following days.

  Let me summarize the care techniques for ranunculus again, so everyone can grow flowers well and grow the right flowers, which is the greatest respect for the life of fresh flowers.

  Specific methods:

  1. After receiving the flowers, first unpack them. The flower materials have already been trimmed; mix the included preservative with water according to the instructions, then trim to a suitable height and keep them in water.

  2. In summer change the water every 2-3 days, in winter every 4-5 days. When changing the water, also cut 2cm off the bottom of the roots; the cut at the root should be made at a 45 degree angle.

  Both of these methods are necessary steps for growing flowers; each flower material has different habits, so there will be differences in the details. Ranunculus has many buds, and not every one can open; the smallest buds cannot open. The stems of ranunculus are hollow and break easily, and in some cases the flower heads may become dehydrated. To make the flowers bloom more beautifully, you can appropriately cut off the excess buds.

  Care points and precautions:

  1. After receiving, cut a small section at a 45° angle from the lower end of the stem, and adjust the length according to the height of the vase.

  2. Fill the vase with more than half water. If you have preservative, half a packet is enough. Change the water and wash the roots and re-cut at an angle about every 3 days. If you do not have preservative, you should change the water, wash the roots and cut at an angle every day.

  3. When changing the water, be careful to keep the vase clean, and if necessary use 84 disinfectant to clean it.

  4. Avoid direct sunlight.

  5. Ranunculus belongs to a flower species that is cold-tolerant but not heat-tolerant, so the higher the indoor temperature, the shorter the lifespan of ranunculus.

  6. Newly received flowers may look a bit listless and lacking in spirit. Please do not worry; after taking the flowers out of the box, cut the roots at a 45° angle and place them in a vase. The next day they will be full of vitality.

  7. When ranunculus is not yet open, the flower heads are relatively small; they only look good after they bloom.

  Ranunculus growing Q&A:

  Q: Why are the ranunculus flower heads I received so small?

  A: When ranunculus flower heads have not opened, they are simply very small. The fresh flowers from Flowerplus are generally delivered to everyone before they are fully open, and ranunculus is no exception. After careful care for a few days, they will bloom.

  Q: Why is the lifespan of ranunculus so short?

  A: Actually, the normal vase life of ranunculus is about one week, which is not considered short. As the weather gradually gets colder, flower lovers in the north have turned on their heating, while flower lovers in the south turn on floor heating or air conditioning. But ranunculus belongs to a flower species that is cold-tolerant but not heat-tolerant; the higher the indoor temperature, the shorter the lifespan of ranunculus.

  Of course, it is impossible to let the whole family freeze just to make ranunculus bloom longer. You just need to have a rational expectation in your mind about the lifespan of ranunculus under high temperatures. Of course, at night, placing ranunculus in a room without heating can also appropriately extend the flowering period of ranunculus.

  Q: What is the water-changing cycle for ranunculus?

  A: For most ordinary flower materials, changing the water once every 3 days is enough, but the stems of ranunculus are hollow, so the water needs to be changed every day.