Batrachium eradicatum Plant Care

Batrachium eradicatum (Batrachium eradicatum) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Batrachium genus. Batrachium eradicatum is native to Europe, Asia and North America.

Batrachium eradicatum displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Batrachium eradicatum produces small white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Batrachium eradicatum every 2–3 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Batrachium eradicatum thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Batrachium eradicatum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Batrachium eradicatum tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Batrachium eradicatum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Batrachium eradicatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Batrachium eradicatum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial to full shade and moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Batrachium eradicatum is suited to USDA Zone 2a – 7b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Batrachium eradicatum can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Batrachium eradicatum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Batrachium eradicatum is hardy down to USDA zone 2a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.

Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.

Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.

Batrachium eradicatum can be propagated through division, seeds.

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Batrachium eradicatum is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Batrachium eradicatum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 2a – 7b. It survives winters down to planting zone 2a. Batrachium eradicatum is native to Europe, Asia and North America.