Helleborus niger Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Helleborus niger is a part of the Ranunculaceae family. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in home gardens because it has gorgeous and elegant flowers. The unique shape of this plant's flowers is like a bowl with striking and brilliant colors. It grows best in partial shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline soil with good drainage.
Common Name |
Christmas rose or black hellebore
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Helleborus niger
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Genus
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Helleborus
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Family
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Ranunculaceae
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Order
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Ranunculales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Helleborus niger Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Helleborus niger.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Helleborus niger needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Helleborus niger needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Helleborus niger Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Helleborus niger to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
40°F
to 45°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Helleborus niger to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Helleborus niger Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Helleborus niger. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Helleborus niger plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Helleborus niger Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Helleborus niger plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Helleborus niger toxic to pets? |
Yes
Helleborus niger is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Helleborus niger Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Helleborus niger, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
winter
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Helleborus niger Native Region |
Find out where the Helleborus niger plant originated. |
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Country |
Austria
Germany
Italy
Slovenia
Switzerland
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe. |
