Helleborus orientalis aka Lenten Rose

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Lenten Rose is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

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

Lenten 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 Lenten Rose 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.

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

The Lenten Rose grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.

The Lenten Rose is characterized by clumping growth, with new shoots emerging from the soil around the primary plant.