How to prune ranunculus aquatilis

After flowering in late spring to early summer. Cut dead or overcrowded stems back close to the rootstock using clean aquatic scissors. Remove all cuttings from the water. Avoid over-thinning as this plant provides important habitat for aquatic invertebrates.

As needed; main thinning once per year after flowering. Water crowfoot needs minimal pruning. Simply remove dead or decaying stems and leaves to maintain water quality. After flowering, cut back spent flower stems if desired to keep the plant tidy. If it becomes too dense and restricts water flow, thin stems by cutting back sections to the base with aquatic scissors.

Cut dead or overcrowded stems back close to the rootstock using clean aquatic scissors. Remove all cuttings from the water. Avoid over-thinning as this plant provides important habitat for aquatic invertebrates.