Helleborus foetidus aka Stinking Hellebore

With its straightforward care requirements, Stinking Hellebore is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Stinking Hellebore should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Stinking Hellebore loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Stinking Hellebore prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it is common for Stinking Hellebore plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Stinking Hellebore is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Stinking Hellebore is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

The Stinking Hellebore displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.

Stinking Hellebore’s native range is Western and southern Europe, including Britain, from Belgium to Spain and Italy.