How much sunlight does my False Green Hellebore need?

False Green Hellebore may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is False Green Hellebore toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

False Green Hellebore is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian immediately. False Green Hellebore is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

What type of soil should I use for my False Green Hellebore?

False Green Hellebore does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my False Green Hellebore?

False Green Hellebore should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for False Green Hellebore?

False Green Hellebore grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can False Green Hellebore be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone False Green Hellebore can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my False Green Hellebore?

False Green Hellebore can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

False Green Hellebore

Q: How often should I water my False Green Hellebore?

False Green Hellebore prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About False Green Hellebore

False Hellebore is a native erect perennial herb. It grows in swamps, wet woods, meadows, forest or natural areas in moist woods and along stream banks. The leaves are broad and strap-like, clasping at the base and with conspicuous parallel veins. The flowers appear in panicles of small saucer-shaped yellow-green blooms. The plant spreads by rhizomes and seeds.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Veratrum viride

Genus

Veratrum

Family

Melanthiaceae

Order

Liliales

Also known as

Indian poke, Corn-lily, Indian hellebore, False hellebore, Green false hellebore and Giant false-helleborine

How to care for False Green Hellebore

Water

How often to water your False Green Hellebore

False Green Hellebore needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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