Ranunculuses are diverse in colors and have interesting petal shapes, which form cute round buds that create a delicate yet uncommon look. So these seem to be perfect flowers to experiment in bouquets. And they are, except for the fact that they can be extremely dangerous for your health. Learn how to enjoy ranunculuses in a safe way next!
The origins
Ranunculuses come from Central Asia. Since the flowers were most spread in the areas around waters, they were compared to frogs that dwell in the same type of environment. That's why the name of the flower comes from Latin rana, meaning "little frogs."
Today, however, ranunculuses are used in both landscape design and smaller floral decorations. Growing from bulbs, they are equally suitable for being planted in gardens and pots. But keep in mind that they need to be watered regularly and have access to a lot of sunlight.
Be careful
While you can make ranunculuses grow in your private garden or even in a pot, both their stables and buds are poisonous to cattle and people. Raw parts of the flower are dangerous because of the toxins they contain. But you and your cattle are safe as long as you solely enjoy the look of the flowers without taking the risk to taste them!
At the same time, dried flowers are often used in traditional Asian healing practices. Since ranunculus hay contains significantly fewer toxic elements than fresh flowers, it is known to help cure fever and rheumatism.
Ranunculus buds can be of different colors, ranging from vivid ones to pastel tones. Therefore, these flowers serve as a great option for bouquets, performing as unique central pieces or emphasizing the beauty of other plants.
A composition with ranunculuses suits any special occasion, especially when your goal is to express delight or admiration, symbolizing a significant change in one's life. We love experimenting with ranunculuses at Floral N5, so check out our store to see what we've come up with!
