How big should the bucket be?
If you have the Ranunculus as a young plant, you can first transfer it to a 10 to 15 liter container. A larger planter is only required after 2 to 3 years. Conventional ones are sufficient to fill the bucket Potting soil. This should be permeable, but also be able to store water well.
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Find a parking space
A ranunculus in the bucket should not be placed directly in the sun. It is difficult to ensure that the soil remains moist there. It is therefore advisable to choose a location that is out of the sun. Of the Location can be located there, for example:
- on the balcony
- on the terrace
- in the area of the house entrance
In general, such a ranunculus in the bucket is the right choice for those who don't take the risk want to enter into planting the plant, where it can spread wildly and where the work becomes one Root lock want to save to install in the ground.
Water and fertilize regularly
On a regular care, to which especially the pouring and Fertilize heard, you absolutely have to pay attention. Otherwise, the ranunculus quickly looks old in the bucket. Water it often enough that the soil is moderately moist.
Fertilizing should not be done too often or too heavily. Every 4 weeks it is sufficient to supply this plant with new nutrients. For fertilization are normal Flower fertilizer(€ 71.80 at Amazon *) respectively. Container plant fertilizer suitable in liquid form.
Cut and hibernate
That too Cut plays a decisive role in this container plant! Thinning out the plant every year and remove the old flowers. In preparation for wintering, the shoots can be cut back by a third. The ranunculus is overwintered in a frost-free, but cool place.
Tips
You can repot your ranunculus in spring. This saves you having to use fertilizer and gives the plant more space to continue growing.