Sarcococca hookeriana

Sweet Box / Christmas Box

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Evergreen shrub known for winter fragrance, dark glossy leaves, and small white flowers. Tolerates deep shade well.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Box / Christmas Box
Family Buxaceae
Genus Sarcococca
Species Hookeriana
Origin Himalayas
Blooming Small fragrant white flowers in late winter
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist but well-drained loam or peat-based mix with good organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers deep shade to partial shade; direct summer sun can scorch foliage

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before flowering

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; remove dead wood immediately after flowering

Pest Control Aphid 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 75°
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)
800 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 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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