I'm bummed because this plant is kind of rare where I live, and I'm thinking of buying it online. But when I checked the price, I saw it's a bit steep. Do you know why Helleborus are so pricey?
I know it can be tough to understand why this plant costs more than others, and I totally get why a lot of plant lovers have complaints. It's because Helleborus argutifolius is a bit different. It takes a long time to grow from seed — like five years or more.
This plant has a slow growth, and many plant lovers also often look for it
Oh, I just heard about this plant, its scarcity may make it incredibly pricey.
I know. It's a shame, but the number of people interested in this plant doesn't always match the number of shops that cultivate it.