The manner in which you water the Broad-leaved helleborine will depend somewhat on whether or not your plant is in an active growth phase. If so, you should apply water to your plant’s soil and, if the weather is warm, perform occasional overhead watering to allow the plant to absorb moisture through its leaves. By contrast, in winter, and when the weather is cool or wet generally, you should stick to watering the soil directly rather than including overhead watering as well. You’ll know your Broad-leaved helleborine needs more water if its roots and leaves become thin and dry or show discoloration. Broad-leaved helleborine receives too much water will look mushy and limp. You should grow your Broad-leaved helleborine in a pot and ensure that the potting mix you use has fantastic drainage. During the growing season, you’ll need to water this plant multiple times per week. However, each watering should drain quickly through the growing medium to prevent any standing water. The amount of water you give will change based on the size of the pot you use. Generally, pots that are a bit larger will need water less frequently, while smaller pots will have a slightly more frequent watering schedule. Rainwater and distilled water are the best kinds of water to use for this plant, and it is best if the water you use matches the temperature of the air as closely as possible.

Allowing your Broad-leaved helleborine to sit in soil that remains too moist for too long is one of the most common ways to kill this plant. While these plants need water frequently during active growth, they also need to live in a growing medium that drains water rapidly. When this plant experiences overwatering, it will become mushy and develop root rot. If that occurs, you should be prepared to use a pair of sterile pruning shears to cut out any roots that show signs of rot. After doing that, you should then repot your Broad-leaved helleborine, ensuring that the container allows for drainage and that you fill the container with a fast-draining potting mix. However, Broad-leaved helleborine doesn’t typically respond that well to excessive repotting, so it is crucial to get your watering rate right. Underwatered Broad-leaved helleborine will begin to shrivel and feel dry to the touch. If this occurs, it is likely because the soil is drying out faster than you expected, which means you should increase your watering frequency.

During the active growth stage, which spans the spring and summer months, you should plan to water your Broad-leaved helleborine about once or twice per week while increasing that rate to three times per week or more in the case of long periods of hot and dry weather. In the winter, you will also need to water your Broad-leaved helleborine, but not nearly as much. A watering frequency of two to three times per month should be enough to keep your Broad-leaved helleborine alive during the coldest months. However, if you keep your Broad-leaved helleborine indoors during winter, you should account for the fact that indoor growing locations can cause the soil to dry quicker than usual, which may mean you need to increase the number of monthly waterings. You can use the fall as a time to gradually reduce your watering frequency from the summer rate of multiple times per week down to your reduced winter watering schedule.

There are two important growth phases that you should consider when planning the watering schedule for your Broad-leaved helleborine. The first of those periods is the active growth period, which happens in spring and summer, and which calls for watering this plant multiple times per week. The second important growth period is the rest period that the Broad-leaved helleborine should experience for about two to three months each year during winter. During that time, your plant will need far less water and fertilization than normal. Water about once or twice per month during this time. During the fall, you should begin to gradually reduce your watering frequency from multiple times per week all the way down to the once or twice per month rate that is appropriate for winter.

The Broad-leaved helleborine requires a growing environment that is relatively humid. Unfortunately, most indoor growing locations will lack the level of air moisture that this plant prefers. This causes the plant and its soil to dry out more quickly than it would when growing outdoors. To combat this effect, you may want to include a humidifier in the room where you grow your Broad-leaved helleborine. You may also need to water it a bit more frequently as well. However, while Broad-leaved helleborines do prefer humidity, they also require adequate air circulation as well, to prevent excessive moisture build-ups and the diseases that can result. Consider including a fan in the room where you grow this plant as well to ensure proper air circulation remains present.

You can prune your Broad-leaved helleborine any time you notice dead, diseased, or damaged leaves during the growing season. Once you notice such a leave, locate an unwanted leaf, then follow its stem all the way to the bottom of petiole. Removing dead stems will increase the light and ventilation of the plant and help it to grow. You can cut its stem just above the soil’s surface to remove it. Such pruning can take place as needed during spring and summer. Also, this plant can bloom any time between spring and fall, and some gardeners choose to remove flower buds before they have a chance to open. Removing unopened flower buds allows this plant to focus most of its growing energy on its beautiful leaves. However, pruning in this manner does not necessarily influence the plant’s overall health. Cutting back should be done late in the winter to early spring. Ideally, you should wait until you see new basal growth before you cut off the dead and dried winter parts, to about 6 inches from the ground.

Pruning the Broad-leaved helleborine is as easy as waiting until you notice dead or damaged leaves on your plant. When you recognize these leaves, equip yourself with a pair of sharp and sterile hand pruning shears. Hand pruning shears will work best as larger tools like loppers will not be well suited to the precise cuts you need to make. Once you have a proper set of pruning tools, locate an unwanted leaf, then follow its stem all the way to the bottom of petiole. Removing dead stems will increase the light and ventilation of the plant and help it to grow. Cut the stem just above where it exits the soil to remove it entirely. If you wish to stop this plant from flowering, you can use the same pruning shears to remove any buds before they open. Finally, you may prefer to just trim off dead or damaged portions of the plant, including deadheading spent flowers, to keep it looking its best. This can be done at any time of year. Diseased or damaged stems should be cut right at the soil line and removed completely. Blooms should be cut off just below the flower head. Cutting back should be done late in the winter to early spring. Ideally, you should wait until you see new basal growth before you cut off the dead and dried winter parts to about 6 inches from the ground.

All that is required of you once you have pruned your Broad-leaved helleborine is to clean up. Once you have pruned, deadheaded, or cut back your Broad-leaved helleborine, gather the bits you have cut off and discard them. If there are any diseased parts of the plant that you have pruned away, do not discard them with the rest of the pruned pieces. Diseased foliage should be disposed of. When watering after pruning, be careful not to touch the wound to prevent fungus from infecting the plant through the fresh wound. Placing Broad-leaved helleborine in a well-ventilated location will also help the wound to dry out and heal in time.

For your major pruning, use sharp pruning sheers that will make clean cuts to avoid damaging your plants. As you are pruning your Broad-leaved helleborine, step back occasionally to check the appearance of the plant to make sure it has the shape you want and that you are pruning it symmetricaly. It is recommended that gloves and safety glasses be worn while pruning Broad-leaved helleborine.

Pruning is an important part of plant care and maintenance. Different plants have different pruning requirements. Some plants may need little to no pruning, while others may require more specific attention. Most plants should be pruned to remove damaged or unhealthy foliage. Other plants may be pruned to control their shape and size. Pruning may even be done to remove the flower heads of plants and stop them from self-seeding. Although some gardeners may find pruning a tedious task, it is a necessary evil and is an essential part of keeping your plants happy and healthy.

Broad-leaved helleborine requires about 3-6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. However, it also needs some shade during the hottest parts of the day to prevent sun damage. Morning sunlight is ideal for Broad-leaved helleborine, but it can also tolerate some afternoon sun if the temperature is not too hot. To provide the perfect balance of sunlight, try planting Broad-leaved helleborine in an area that gets partial sun, such as under a tree or on the east side of a building.

If Broad-leaved helleborine is exposed to too much direct sunlight, its leaves may turn yellow, dry out, or even burn. You may also notice that the plant wilts or becomes stunted. To prevent sun damage, make sure to give Broad-leaved helleborine some shade during the hottest parts of the day. You can use a shade cloth or plant Broad-leaved helleborine near taller plants that can provide some natural shade.

If Broad-leaved helleborine doesn't get enough sunlight, it may grow tall and lanky, with sparse foliage. The leaves may also turn yellow or pale green, indicating that the plant is not producing enough chlorophyll due to lack of sunlight. To remedy this, try moving Broad-leaved helleborine to a sunnier spot, or prune nearby foliage to allow more light to reach the plant.

Broad-leaved helleborine prefers cooler weather, and has a specific temperature range you can keep it within to maximize growth. For Broad-leaved helleborine to be as healthy as it possible can, you could keep them between the temperatures 65~75℉(18~25℃). Broad-leaved helleborine can handle higher and lower heat levels, but whenever possible, try to keep the area you grow them in within several degrees of 65~75℉(18~25℃). If you can’t keep Broad-leaved helleborine precisely within that range, it doesn’t mean they will stop growing. Broad-leaved helleborine can handle a higher and lower range before they begin to suffer damage or reduced growth. On the higher end, that temperature would that would fall between 75~85℉(25~30℃). On the lower end, Broad-leaved helleborine can handle temperatures as low as 5℉(-15℃). The higher temperature range is the most important to observe, as Broad-leaved helleborine prefers cooler environments. Letting temperatures get above the upper range may cause growth to slow, and having Broad-leaved helleborine above 85℉(30℃) could result in the plant dying.

Too much heat early in the growing stages of Broad-leaved helleborine may give it an unhealthy appearance, so it's important to keep your growing space between 65~75℉(18~25℃). You’ll want to stay in the colder part of this range as Broad-leaved helleborine, but make sure not to go below -5℉(-20℃). Extremely cold temperatures can hinder growth at any stage for Broad-leaved helleborine, though they aren’t nearly as damaging as extremely hot temperatures. If temperatures are kept high during the budding stage, Broad-leaved helleborine may not flower at all.

Tip #1: Grow in the Coldest Room of Your Home If you plan to grow Broad-leaved helleborine indoors, make sure to choose the coldest room of your home. This will usually be on the side of your house that doesn’t experience the harsh heat that the sun can produce in the middle of the day. At the same time, you’ll need to ensure the room does get a healthy amount of sunlight. While you’ll want to spare your plants from the brightest and hottest part of the day, zero sunlight can drastically reduce Broad-leaved helleborine ability to grow. Tip #2: If Broad-leaved helleborine Doesn’t Flower Properly, It May Be Too Hot The growing season for Broad-leaved helleborine, spring and early summer, can occasionally come with high temperatures. These fluctuations can negatively affect the growing stage of Broad-leaved helleborine, causing flowering buds to change into non-flowering buds. These buds will open partially, or in some cases not at all, causing Broad-leaved helleborine to lose some of its aesthetic quality. It's important to stay in the range of 65~75℉(18~25℃), for that reason, so your Broad-leaved helleborine can flower to its full potential. Tip #3: Avoid Frost While Broad-leaved helleborine can tolerate lower temperatures, as low as -5℉(-20℃), it will not do well if it encounters significant frost. If left out in the colder temperatures of late fall or winter, Broad-leaved helleborine will begin to show the signs of frost damage. To recognize the signs of frost damage, you’ll look for several key aesthetic changes. First, parts of Broad-leaved helleborine will begin to wilt. Then, those sections will start to become discolored, eventually turning brown or black as they die. Any parts of Broad-leaved helleborine that turn these colors cannot be saved, and will have to be pruned if you intend to keep the plant alive.

It's important to keep the temperature of your growing area steady regardless of season. If you live in an area with harsh winters or very hot summers, it may be best to put your plants inside. That way, you can keep them in a cool room where Broad-leaved helleborine would be able to grow in the best possible conditions. If you do leave your plants outside, make sure to observe the temperature closely. If the summer’s get especially hot in your climate-zone, make sure that your plants aren’t exposed to temperatures above 85℉(30℃). This will dehydrate and damage Broad-leaved helleborine quickly, and before long, they will begin to die.

If you intend to place Broad-leaved helleborine outside, you’ll want to make sure that it has shade from the heat of the midday sun. While Broad-leaved helleborine does need plentiful sunlight to grow to its full potential, direct sunlight can cause a rise in temperature and damage certain elements of the plant. Choose an area that has shade providing structures or tall trees that can shield Broad-leaved helleborine from the hottest parts of the day. If your climate isn’t appropriate for Broad-leaved helleborine or you don’t have the proper space in your garden, you can also plant them inside. Controlling the temperature is much easier indoors, and having proper fans, ventilation, or an A/C unit will allow you to stay within the optimum range of 65~75℉(18~25℃).

The leaves of the Broad-leaved helleborine comprise most of its main structure, and fertilization is one of the most impactful ways that you can ensure that those leaves look great while also serving their function. Proper fertilization will help your Broad-leaved helleborine hold leaves with consistent color and a healthy texture. Fertilization also works below the soil's surface to help your Broad-leaved helleborine generate new roots and maintain the roots that are already part of the root system. This means that fertilization will not just keep your plant healthy now, but it will also help your plant be better capable of absorbing soil nutrients in the future.

If you grow your Broad-leaved helleborine outdoors each year, this perennial plant will send new growth shooting out in early spring. The emergence of those leaves is a sign that the time is right to begin fertilization for the year. Often, a Broad-leaved helleborine will perform just fine with a single application of fertilizer when the spring arrives. However, if you wish to maximize the growth of your Broad-leaved helleborine, you can repeat the feeding multiple times throughout the spring and early summer. If you choose this route, you can feed your Broad-leaved helleborine about once every month to a month and a half.

In the late fall and winter, your Broad-leaved helleborine will enter a dormant phase in which it will no longer produce new growth. At this time, you should avoid fertilizing your Broad-leaved helleborine. If you choose to fertilize multiple times during spring and summer, you should begin reducing your fertilization rate as summer approaches, as your Broad-leaved helleborine 's growth rate will also slow. Overall, it is never a wise choice to fertilize your Broad-leaved helleborine during times when the weather is unseasonably hot or when the soil is extraordinarily dry. Fertilizing in either of those cases can stress your Broad-leaved helleborine and cause it to perish prematurely.

Fortunately, choosing the best fertilizer for a Broad-leaved helleborine is a very straightforward task. These plants will thrive on a general-purpose garden fertilizer that has equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. A fertilizer that has a ratio of 10-10-10 or something similar will be very effective. When in doubt, be sure to avoid fertilizers that have high amounts of nitrogen. Most of the best fertilizer for a Broad-leaved helleborine will come in a granular form. These fertilizers should be slow-release and will be very easy to apply to the soil. It can also be helpful to feed your Broad-leaved helleborine using an organic soil amendment such as compost.

Wait until your Broad-leaved helleborine has just barely poked its first leaves through the soil's surface in early spring. Once you see that sign, apply a granular slow-release fertilizer with a balanced formula to the soil that surrounds the base of your Broad-leaved helleborine. You can repeat a similar process later in the season if you choose. When reapplying fertilizer to a Broad-leaved helleborine, you should, again, apply the fertilizer to the soil at the base of the plant rather than to the plant itself. At times, this may require you to move some leaves out of the way to access the soil above the roots. It's also often a good choice to water your Broad-leaved helleborine before and after you feed it.

The Broad-leaved helleborine doesn't necessarily need to receive high volumes of fertilizer each year, which means overfertilization is entirely possible. If you overfertilize your Broad-leaved helleborine, you will likely notice first that the leaves have turned brown. Overfertilization of Broad-leaved helleborine is especially common if you use a fertilizer that has higher concentrations of nitrogen. High nitrogen content will likely cause the leaves of your Broad-leaved helleborine to become discolored, lose much of their moisture, and begin curling at the margins. Many gardeners avoid such complications by limiting fertilization of their Broad-leaved helleborine to once per year in early spring.