Ranunculus Inundatus care guide
Ranunculus Inundatus (Ranunculus inundatus) — medium light, 18-26 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Ranunculus Inundatus (Ranunculus inundatus) is an aquatic plant of the family Ranunculaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an intermediate-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. Australian foreground plant with star-shaped, deeply divided leaves on slender stalks. Spreads by runners; appreciates good lighting and CO2 to stay compact and bright.
Taxonomy
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Genus: Ranunculus
- Scientific name: Ranunculus inundatus
- Common synonyms: River Buttercup
Habitat
Ranunculus is a large genus of buttercups (Ranunculaceae); a few amphibious species from cooler New World and Asian waters are grown submersed, with crinkled, fern-like foliage. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from Oceania.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 18-26 °C (64-79 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-14 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 8 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Recommended placement: foreground
Placement
A midground accent or low-background stem; bright light intensifies the bronze-green colour, and the plant prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the foreground under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Propagated by runners and division; daughter plants form along creeping stems and are separated once rooted. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: horizontal runners.
Common issues
Prolonged warmth weakens submersed growth, so cooler water suits it best; shading produces pale, elongated leaves.