During storage: 

• The ideal storage temperature is between 42 and 46°F. 
• Always store Ranunculus in water and check the water level regularly, Ranunculus is a thirsty flower. 
• The stems must be kept upright. The flowers grow towards the light and will start to curve if stored or transported horizontally. 
• Storing and transporting the flower in the dark slows down the flowering process.          

In the shop: 

• Remove the wrapper to prevent excess humidity around the flower. The leaves are soft and can be damaged in the wrapper. As long as the flowers are wrapped there is a great danger of botrytis infection, especially on any damaged flower parts. 
• Remove any infected flowers from the batch. 
• Diagonally cut the stems. 
• Use clean buckets and fresh water. Never leave Ranunculus without water, they are very thirsty flowers. 
• Add cut flower food to the water to keep it clean, this also reduces the risk of yellowing leaves. 
• Check the water level regularly as these flowers can evaporate a great deal of water. It is essential to use clean water otherwise vascular blockages can occur in response to the development of bacteria. 
• Ensure that humidity is low. 
• Never display Ranunculus in drafty conditions, as the flower will evaporate too much water. 
• The ideal storage temperature for Ranunculus is between 42 and 46°F. If the flowers are stored in warmer conditions development will speed up.          

In the home:  

• Diagonally cut the stems and place the flowers in a clean vase filled with fresh water. 
• Add cut flower food to the water to keep it clean; it reduces the risk of yellowing leaves, extends the vase life and ensures the flowers open properly. 
• Ranunculus needs a lot of water. Check the water level in the vase regularly. 
• The cooler and darker the spot you can give Ranunculus, the longer its vase life will be. 
• Keep the flowers out of drafts. 
• Before the flower has fully opened the bud will close at night and reopen the next morning. 
• Ranunculus grows about 2 inches in the vase. This means that the stems soften. (The cells grow by stretching.)