Buxus microphylla insularis

Korean Boxwood

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Compact evergreen shrub featuring dense foliage with small, glossy dark green leaves. Ideal for topiary, hedges, and bonsai. Highly tolerant of pruning, native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Korean Boxwood
Family Buxaceae
Genus Buxus
Species Microphylla
Variety insularis
Origin East Asia
Blooming Small yellow-green flowers in late spring, often inconspicuous on foliage plants
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter and slight acidity (pH 6.0-7.5)

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; indoors near brightest window, avoid scorching midday heat.

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (March-September). Avoid fertilizing in winter.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; suitable for topiary and bonsai styling.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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