Pittosporum tobira

Japanese Boxwood

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Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring. Salt tolerant and wind resistant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Boxwood
Family Pittosporaceae
Genus Pittosporum
Species Tobira
Origin East Asia
Blooming Fragrant white flowers in spring
Leaf Color Dark glossy green, sometimes variegated
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam, tolerates various soils including clay and sand

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Watering

Moderate watering once established, drought tolerant. Reduce in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring during active growth phase

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; highly responsive to pruning

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
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 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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