How to grow and care for Helleborus orientalis Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Helleborus orientalis Lam.
Helleborus orientalis Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect 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 orientalis Lam.
How often should I water?
check Helleborus orientalis Lam. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Helleborus orientalis Lam. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Helleborus orientalis Lam. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Helleborus orientalis Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Helleborus orientalis Lam. 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 orientalis Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ranunculales, Family: Ranunculaceae, Genus: Helleborus, Species: Helleborus orientalis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | Helleborus orientalis |
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