Sarcococca orientalis

Oriental Sweet Box

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Glossy evergreen shrub with fragrant white winter blooms. Thrives in low light, moist soil. Ideal for shaded gardens or humid indoor spaces.
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Plant Details

Common Name Oriental Sweet Box
Family Buxaceae
Genus Sarcococca
Species Orientalis
Origin China, Himalayas
Blooming Fragrant white flowers in winter and early spring
Leaf Color Dark emerald green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-rich loam with excellent drainage and consistent moisture retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; increase humidity by misting foliage regularly

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers deep shade or filtered light; direct sun may scorch leaves in summer heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season only

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood in early spring

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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 3500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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