My plant has grown weird. I bought it nice and compact. B...
3ft to light, indirect
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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@HilariousBalsam
The official time to prune this beauty starts in late winter to early spring, which is just before new growth begins and during the time it stops flowering. If you cut the flowering stems to the base, during its growing season, it will: (1) Encourage new foliage growth and (2) Encourage this plant to produce more blooms. 🙂
🤔 But, what what would happen if you prune it in the summertime?
▫️One expert on this website claims she prune this evergreen plant year round, even in the summertime. 🙂 She says it’s a very forgiving plant. (There is one exception to the rule; the Bear’s-foot Hellebore) https://thegardeningcook.com/pruning-hellebores-lenten-rose/
▫️But, if you prune it in the summertime, when it’s in a state of dormancy (sleep) you may remove potential flowering stems. 😕 Your plant blooms on the new foliage growth that happened during the spring and now its going dormant (in the summertime). This means it stops growing, or its growth rate will slow down.
▫️Instead of cutting the stems, consider using garden stakes to support the stems or something similar to a tomato cage.
🙏 I love this plant. It’s on my wishlist. 🙂 I hope your Lenten Rose will live long and prosper with lots of beautiful blooms.
The official time to prune this beauty starts in late winter to early spring, which is just before new growth begins and during the time it stops flowering. If you cut the flowering stems to the base, during its growing season, it will: (1) Encourage new foliage growth and (2) Encourage this plant to produce more blooms. 🙂
🤔 But, what what would happen if you prune it in the summertime?
▫️One expert on this website claims she prune this evergreen plant year round, even in the summertime. 🙂 She says it’s a very forgiving plant. (There is one exception to the rule; the Bear’s-foot Hellebore) https://thegardeningcook.com/pruning-hellebores-lenten-rose/
▫️But, if you prune it in the summertime, when it’s in a state of dormancy (sleep) you may remove potential flowering stems. 😕 Your plant blooms on the new foliage growth that happened during the spring and now its going dormant (in the summertime). This means it stops growing, or its growth rate will slow down.
▫️Instead of cutting the stems, consider using garden stakes to support the stems or something similar to a tomato cage.
🙏 I love this plant. It’s on my wishlist. 🙂 I hope your Lenten Rose will live long and prosper with lots of beautiful blooms.
@HilariousBalsam @CourtlyKingfern these prefer dappled sun to shade, depending on where you live. And they're a winter/spring bloomer so it should be thriving right now.
I have to agree with @HoyaAddict that it's needing more light since it's indoors
I have to agree with @HoyaAddict that it's needing more light since it's indoors
Welcome to Gregs Christina from “Down Under❕”🙂 It’s possible to grow Lenten Rose indoors, but to get it to flower it needs to be in the cold (4-7 C) for 4 - 6 weeks. This is the reason people grow this plant outside, or put it outside during certain times of the year. I hope your beautiful Lenten Rose will live long and prosper.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/indoor-lenten-rose.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/indoor-lenten-rose.htm
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the inputs 😀
It has enough sunlight as I moved it near the windows wherein it has nice bright light. I live in Australia, and I tried to put my Lenten Rose outside, but the leaves dropped at the end of the day. It's summer here at the moment. That's why I put my plant back in our house.
I might move it outdoors once Autumn-Winter comes.
I was just wondering if I cut those long leaves, will they grow back again?
Thank you for all the answers!
It has enough sunlight as I moved it near the windows wherein it has nice bright light. I live in Australia, and I tried to put my Lenten Rose outside, but the leaves dropped at the end of the day. It's summer here at the moment. That's why I put my plant back in our house.
I might move it outdoors once Autumn-Winter comes.
I was just wondering if I cut those long leaves, will they grow back again?
Thank you for all the answers!