Ranunculus flammula aka Lesser Spearwort

Lesser Spearwort should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lesser Spearwort is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Greater Creeping Spearwort is thriving and blooming, choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil should still allow for adequate drainage and contain lots of organic matter. Coco coir or sphagnum moss are great soil additives that will help to retain moisture and provide your Spearwort with the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Make sure to mix these soil additives into the potting soil before planting and water the soil thoroughly. By providing your Lesser Spearwort with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Lesser Spearwort prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Lesser Spearwort is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Lesser Spearwort should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

Lesser Spearwort grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Lesser Spearwort’s native range is Most of Europe, including Britain, to temperate Asia.