How to grow and care for Helleborus foetidus L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Helleborus foetidus L.
Helleborus foetidus L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ranunculaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate and subtropical regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit either radial or bilateral symmetry.
water
How to water Helleborus foetidus L.
How often should I water?
check Helleborus foetidus L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Helleborus foetidus L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Helleborus foetidus L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Helleborus foetidus L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Helleborus foetidus L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Helleborus foetidus L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Ranunculaceae, Genus: Helleborus, Species: Helleborus foetidus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual, Biennial |
| Time to plant | Winter |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | Helleborus foetidus |
Is Helleborus foetidus L. toxic?
Helleborus foetidus L. is dangerous to Dog
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