table of contents
- Heyday
- Flowering time
- Extend the flowering phase
- After the flowering phase
When ranunculus bloom, an immensely fascinating sea of flowers always unfolds, which makes an impression in every garden. This is one of the reasons why they are so popular with hobby gardeners and in public facilities. the Ranunculus is just fun and pleasing to the eye. It would be nice if you could extend the flowering period. With a few little tricks, that's actually not a big problem. You will definitely enjoy Ranunculus asiaticus longer.
Heyday
Many hobby gardeners in particular are wondering when exactly the ranunculus will actually bloom. Are there fixed times for this? Or even a fixed date? At least the latter question can clearly be answered with no. Rather, you have to come from one Flowering phase speak, in which the plant then unfolds flower after flower. The temperature conditions and the location are decisive for this. In general it can be said that Ranunculus asiaticus abides in the open air
May blooms. As a houseplant, however, the flowering phase can start at the end of March or at the end of March. Start at the beginning of April - always provided, of course, that the location, care and nutrient supply are right.
Flowering time
The joy of ranunculus flowers usually only lasts for a relatively short time. Usually everything is over after a month or two. In order for this period of time to be reached at all, however, the correct handling of flowers that are already withering plays a major role. They should be cleaned regularly with a knife during the flowering phase. This means that all withered flowers or Petals are to be removed consistently. The plant then has more energy to develop new buds and thus new flowers.
Extend the flowering phase
While the ranunculus is in bloom, it requires a significant amount of maintenance. The removal of withered parts of the flower plays the biggest role. If you want to extend the relatively short flowering period, however, further measures are required. This includes, for example Fertilize. It should be done about one to two weeks apart during this time. Conventional flower fertilizer is completely sufficient for this. It is best administered as a liquid fertilizer with the irrigation water. Watering is the second important aspect when it comes to extending the bloom. The plants need a lot of water during this time, the soil should be continuously moist, but not wet.
After the flowering phase
When the flowering phase has finally come to an end, you should already think about the next flowering period. In order to optimally prepare the plants for this, watering has to be significantly reduced and fertilizing completely stopped. All withered or dried up parts of the plant are also consistently cut away with secateurs or a knife. The ranunculus is therefore perfectly prepared for the winter rest on the one hand and for the new season on the other.
