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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 2, 2016
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    Yes, hellebore is toxic to goats per Cornell University (http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/goatlist.html) and is also toxic to cats, dogs and horses per the ASPCA.

    Hellebores do best in moist, but well-drained soil in a filtered sun or shady location. Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the root ball. Potted hellebores have a tendency to be root bound so it is vital when putting them into the ground that you remove the potting mix and loosen the roots.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 28, 2016
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    There is likely some transplant stress for the plants. The adjustment from greenhouse to outdoor lighting can cause some leaf yellowing.

    Yellowing of leaves can also indicate watering issues. Too much or too little water.
    Check the soil, your Hellebores need well draining soil. The new plants should have moist soil but not soggy.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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    LuvaLeigh on
    July 8, 2016
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    Remove the flowers once the color begins to dull and they start to droop. Doing so will allow for future growth. Prune old foliage when the new starts to keep it from overcrowding itself.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 3, 2017
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    It can be challenging to grow and keep a Hellebore in pots indoors.
    Make sure the pot and soil are well draining, if the plant sits in soggy soil it may suffer from root rot.
    Make sure the drainage tray is emptied after watering.

    Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. When the top inch of so has dried then water again.

    You should place your Hellebore in a partial sun or filtered sunlight location. Morning sun and afternoon shade is a good growing situation.

    Do not over fertilize.

    A slow release well balanced fertilizer can be applied in the spring.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 3, 2017
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    It can be challenging to grow and keep a Hellebore in pots indoors.
    Make sure the pot and soil are well draining, if the plant sits in soggy soil it may suffer from root rot.
    Make sure the drainage tray is emptied after watering.

    Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. When the top inch of so has dried then water again.

    You should place your Hellebore in a partial sun or filtered sunlight location. Morning sun and afternoon shade is a good growing situation.

    Do not over fertilize.

    A slow release well balanced fertilizer can be applied in the spring.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    January 4, 2017
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    Overwatering, underwatering, or nutrient deficiencies can cause plant leaves to turn yellow. Check the soil before you water to make sure it is beginning to dry out, and make sure it is well-drained and has drainage holes in the bottom so the plant doesn't sit in water. On the other hand, if the plant looks wilted and then perks up after watering, you are underwatering it.

    Please see the following article:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 18, 2017
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    You can remove the old foliage in late winter or early spring.
    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=113

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