The plant dislikes heat, intense sunlight and dividing. The plant is poisonous. Provide a sheltered growing area to prevent injury during the winter. The dark green foliage is evergreen. Lenten Rose may be divided or started from seed.
Division is done in spring or fall but the roots are brittle and easily injured.
Starting plants from seed is difficult and slow. The seed are planted as soon as they are ripe. Six weeks of moist chilling is recommended. It may take 3 years from seed to flowering. This information is for educational purposes only.