Sarcococca confusa

Sweet Box

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Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and highly fragrant winter flowers. Prefers shade and moist soil, ideal for cool indoor spots or woodland gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Box
Family Buxaceae
Genus Sarcococca
Species Confusa
Origin China
Blooming Small white fragrant flowers in winter
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loam or peat mix with good organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Deep shade to partial shade. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring during active growth phase

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; remove dead wood and shape after flowering season

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 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)
300 – 4000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 15
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
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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