Monkshood Buttercup Plant Care
Ranunculus aconitifolius L.
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Ranunculus aconitifolius, the aconite-leaf buttercup or bachelor's buttons, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to central Europe. Growing to 60 cm (24 in) high by 40 cm (16 in) broad, this herbaceous perennial has slightly hairy palmate leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long, and loose panicles of white, saucer-shaped flowers in spring.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Monkshood Buttercup?
Monkshood Buttercup grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Monkshood Buttercup Native To?
What Is the Monkshood Buttercup?
Monkshood Buttercup (Ranunculus aconitifolius) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Ranunculus genus. Monkshood Buttercup is native to central Europe. Monkshood Buttercup is also known as Fair Maids of France, Fair Maids of Kent.
Monkshood Buttercup displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Monkshood Buttercup produces brightly colored, multi-petaled blooms in various shades.
What Light Does the Monkshood Buttercup Need?
Monkshood Buttercup thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Monkshood Buttercup?
Moist, well-draining soil with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Monkshood Buttercup to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Monkshood Buttercup?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Monkshood Buttercup?
Monkshood Buttercup can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to western water buttercup plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Monkshood Buttercup Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Monkshood Buttercup?
Monkshood Buttercup 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Monkshood Buttercup is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Ranunculus genus — compare its care with other Ranunculus species on PlantoScan.
Ranunculus is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Monkshood Buttercup thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Ranunculus Species
Other Ranunculus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ranunculus aconitifolius L., family Ranunculaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 551 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Monkshood Buttercup is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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