{"id":10761,"date":"2026-06-28T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/?post_type=product&p=10761"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:06:08","slug":"ranunculus-butterfly-minerva","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/ar\/product\/ranunculus-butterfly-minerva\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranunculus Butterfly Minerva\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ranunculus Butterfly Minerva\u00ae Bulbs<\/h2>\n

\u201cJapanese Premium Butterfly Ranunculus \u2013 Multi Bloom Stem \u2013 Florist Grade\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Butterfly Minerva\u00ae belongs to the advanced Japanese Butterfly\u00ae breeding program.<\/strong> Unlike conventional Ranunculus asiaticus cultivars that typically produce a single terminal bloom, Minerva develops highly productive stems capable of carrying 5 to 7 successive flowers per stem<\/strong>, significantly increasing total floral productivity over an extended flowering cycle.<\/p>\n

The cultivar is distinguished by its refined warm light orange color expression<\/strong>, placing it among the most elegant warm-toned cultivars in the Butterfly\u00ae collection. The flowers are notably large<\/strong>, with balanced floral architecture specifically selected for premium florist applications where stem strength, flower longevity, and clean presentation are critical performance characteristics.<\/p>\n

Like all cultivars within the Butterfly\u00ae breeding line, Minerva feature’s petals with the characteristic natural wax-coated reflective surface responsible for the subtle shimmering effect that defines the entire Butterfly\u00ae series. The combination of strong stems<\/strong>, multiple flowering habit<\/strong>, large blooms<\/strong>, and exceptional vase life positions Minerva among the most commercially valuable premium ranunculus cultivars currently available in modern floriculture breeding.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Series: Butterfly\u00ae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Cultivar: Minerva\u00ae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Breeder: Japanese Butterfly Breeding Program<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (grown seasonally)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Corm Type: Premium florist-grade corm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Family: Ranunculaceae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Uses: Premium containers, borders, landscaping, cut flower production<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flowering Performance: Sequential multi-flowering branched stems producing repeated blooms over an extended flowering cycle<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower Count: Highly productive stems carrying 5\u20137 successive flowers<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Stem Length: 50\u201380 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Premium Butterfly\u00ae genetics<\/li>\n
    • Large flowers with refined floral structure<\/li>\n
    • Warm light orange color expression<\/li>\n
    • Exceptional vase life<\/li>\n
    • Strong branching stem<\/li>\n
    • 5\u20137 successive flowers per stem<\/li>\n
    • Luxury florist-grade cultivar<\/li>\n
    • Ideal for premium cut flower production<\/li>\n
    • Significantly higher flower productivity per plant<\/li>\n
    • Rare collector-grade genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Height: 40\u201360 cm<\/strong>
        \nStem Length: 50\u201380 cm<\/strong>
        \nPlant Type: Seasonal perennial<\/strong>
        \nHabit: Upright, branching, floristry type<\/strong>
        \nFlower Form: Large, layered flowers with refined petal structure<\/strong>
        \nFlower Color: Soft light orange<\/strong>
        \nFoliage: Fine dissected bright green foliage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Germination Instructions<\/h3>\n
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        • Ranunculus is propagated from claw-shaped tuberous roots (corms) rather than true seed, requiring a distinct planting method.<\/li>\n
        • Before planting, soak the dry, spider-like corms in room-temperature water for 3\u20134 hours \u2014 no longer, as over-soaking can cause rot.<\/li>\n
        • The corms will plump up visibly during soaking.<\/li>\n
        • Plant the corms claws-down (pointing downward into the soil) at a depth of 5 cm, spacing 10\u201315 cm apart, in well-drained, fertile soil.<\/li>\n
        • Maintain cool growing conditions.<\/li>\n
        • Do not water immediately after planting \u2014 wait until the first shoots emerge above soil level, typically within 2\u20133 weeks, before beginning regular watering, as overwatering dormant corms before sprouting is the most common cause of rot and crop failure.<\/li>\n
        • In Kuwait, plant corms directly outdoors in October once temperatures have moderated, or in containers placed in a bright, cool position.<\/li>\n
        • Flowering typically follows 90\u2013120 days after planting under suitable cool-season conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Ranunculus performs best in full sun to light partial shade with cool growing temperatures \u2014 it is fundamentally a cool-season flower and will not tolerate heat well, making it unsuitable for cultivation outside the cool months in Kuwait’s climate.<\/li>\n
          • Water consistently once growth is established, keeping soil evenly moist but never waterlogged, as the tuberous roots are highly susceptible to rot in saturated conditions.<\/li>\n
          • Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer once foliage is well developed and continue through the flowering period.<\/li>\n
          • Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued bud production and extend the flowering season.<\/li>\n
          • After flowering finishes and foliage begins to yellow naturally, allow the plant to die back fully before lifting the corms for storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Plant corms outdoors: October, once temperatures begin to moderate<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Sprouting: 2\u20133 weeks after planting \u2014 begin watering only after shoots emerge<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Flowering: Typically, December through April (90\u2013120 days after planting)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Lift and store corms: After foliage dies back naturally in late spring, before summer heat arrives<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong><\/span>: Ranunculus Butterfly Minerva\u00ae is a genuine cool-season-only flower in Kuwait’s climate and cannot tolerate the warmer months at any stage of its growth cycle.<\/li>\n
            • Planting corms in October allows the plant to establish through the mild autumn weeks before flowering through the coolest part of winter and into early spring.<\/li>\n
            • Avoid watering immediately after planting \u2014 the dormant corms are highly prone to rot before sprouting begins.<\/li>\n
            • As temperatures rise in April and May, foliage will naturally yellow and die back; lift the corms at this point, allow them to dry fully, and store in a cool, dark, dry location until the following October planting window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Companion Planting<\/h3>\n
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              • Ranunculus Butterfly Minerva\u00ae is primarily grown for its outstanding ornamental and cut flower value rather than for companion planting benefits in the kitchen garden.<\/li>\n
              • Its compact basal habit and cool-season flowering window make it an effective bedding companion alongside other cool-season ornamentals such as wallflowers, hollyhocks, and cosmos, with its dense, multi-bloom branching stems warm light orange color expression blooms providing strong textural and color contrast to taller, more open-flowered companions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Garden & Floristry Uses<\/h3>\n
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                • Minerva\u00ae is highly valued in premium warm-toned floral arrangements, luxury container gardening, professional florist production, and collectors seeking rare Butterfly\u00ae genetics. Its refined orange coloration makes it particularly desirable for contemporary floral design and sophisticated seasonal displays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Ranunculus Butterfly Minerva\u00ae is a premium Japanese-bred cultivar from the Butterfly\u00ae Ranunculus collection, producing elegant light orange blooms carried on strong stems that produce 5\u20137 successive flowers per stem. Its large flowers, long vase life, and exceptional stem strength make it one of the finest warm-toned cultivars developed for modern luxury floristry and professional cut flower production.<\/p>\n

                  Packet Size: 3 Premium Bulb (Corm)<\/p>\n

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