Buxus sinica

Chinese Boxwood

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Evergreen shrub with dense small oval leaves, ideal for topiary. Tolerates pruning well and produces inconspicuous spring flowers. Native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Boxwood
Family Buxaceae
Genus Buxus
Species Sinica
Origin China
Blooming Small yellow-green flowers in spring
Leaf Color Dark 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 good aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade, protect from scorching midday sun indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; heavy pruning in early spring

Pest Control Boxwood Moth 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 2 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
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
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)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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