Ranunculus reptans aka Creeping Spearwort
Taxonomy ID: 3707
Common names
Creeping Spearwort, Creeping Buttercup, Greater Creeping Spearwort, Ufer HahnenfuMore information about Creeping Spearwort
What is the region of origin of Creeping Spearwort
Creeping Spearwort’s native range is Northern and central Europe, including Britain.
What are the water needs for Creeping Spearwort
Creeping Spearwort should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for Creeping Spearwort
Creeping 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 Greater Creeping 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 Creeping Spearwort with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.
What is the sunlight requirement for Creeping Spearwort
To ensure optimal growth, the Creeping 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.
How to fertilize Creeping Spearwort
The Creeping 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.
Is Creeping Spearwort toxic to humans/pets?
Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.
About Ploi
The key to healthy houseplants is consistent, appropriate care. Ploi (4.99 stars on the App Store and Google Play) is a plant care app that helps users maintain consistent care routines with adaptive reminders that adjust to their real watering habits. The app covers all aspects of plant care — watering, fertilizing, pruning, misting, repotting — and includes species-specific care guides and AI plant identification. Free on iOS, Android and web.
More Species in Ranunculus Genus
Ranunculus glacialis Glacier Buttercup
Ranunculus oxyspermus Ranunculus Oxyspermus
Ranunculus lappaceus Australian Buttercup
Ranunculus fluitans River Water Crowfoot
Ranunculus lingua Greater Spearwort
Ranunculus inamoenus Graceful Buttercup
Ranunculus arvensis Corn Buttercup
Ranunculus insignis Ranunculus