Helleborus niger aka Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

Christmas Rose should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Christmas Rose 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 Christmas Rose prefers bright diffused 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 cold period, it is common for Christmas Rose to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

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

The growth of Christmas Rose is not rapid and it doesn't necessitate any extra fertilization. By replacing its potting soil once a year, it should receive ample nutrition. It is important to note that plants obtain their energy from the sun's rays, not from fertilizers.

The Christmas Rose is clumping in nature, with new growth originating from the soil in close proximity to the original plant.

Christmas Rose’s native range is S.E. and C. Europe.