How to Bring Back Ranunculus Flowers That Have Been Over-Watered

Prepare 10- to 12-inch pots with drainage holes for the flowers to gain a controlled situation and ensure fresh, dry and quick-draining soil for the plants. Mix organic compost and potting soil or bagged garden loam for a rich, crumbly foundation and fill the pots two-thirds full.

Transplant the ranunculus flowers in the morning for a cool, moist and stress-free process. Insert a hand space into the soil at 4 to 6 inches from the base of the first plant to locate the bulb and root systems. Use the spade to level the bulb and roots up out of the soil. Repeat this process with other ranunculus plants in trouble.

Move the ranunculus plants to the pots. Set the bulb and root systems on the soil at every 4 to 6 inches and fill the pots to three-quarters full with more soil mixture. Cover the bulbs and roots completely and pack soil firmly to secure the plants.

Put the pots in sites with partial or indirect sun for continued growth. Maintain a conservative watering schedule of 1 to 2 inches of water every seven to eight days to avoid future problems.