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Hellebore care requirements
water
Regular in dry spells. Tolerates dry shade once established.
soil
Moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil.
light
Partial to full shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Hellebore
- fiber_manual_recordBrown or black blotches on leaves, often with concentric rings
- fiber_manual_recordBlackened flower stems and buds
- fiber_manual_recordCollapse and death of flower stalks in severe cases
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Common causes in Hellebore
Caused by the fungus Microsphaeropsis hellebori (formerly Coniothyrium hellebori), favored by damp, humid conditions and overcrowded plantings.
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How to treat hellebore leaf spot in Hellebore
Remove and destroy affected leaves and stems promptly, and apply a fungicide labeled for leaf spot diseases if infection is recurrent.
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Preventing hellebore leaf spot in Hellebore
Cut back old foliage at the end of winter before new growth emerges, improve air circulation, and avoid overhead watering.