How to grow buttercup ranunculus plants at home. Buttercups grow from seed or roots. The seed is difficult to germinate and takes weeks to sprout.
Most people grow these plants from division of the roots. Divide plants in spring or fall. Or,they can be bought at your local garden store. Buttercup plants like full sun to partial. They need a light soil that drains well. While they do not require a rich soil, this will help with their growth.
They also prefer cooler soil. Mulch around your plants, if grown in a sunny location. Add a general purpose fertilizer in the spring, and once a month afterwards. water established plants during dry periods and droughts. Insect and plant disease do not appear to be too common. However ,you may experience plant disease problems in wet, humid weather . In the fall, add a layer of mulch in cold weather areas. This will help protect the roots during winter months.
