Sarcococca ruscifolia

Sweet Box

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Compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and intensely fragrant winter flowers. Native to the Himalayas. Ideal for shade gardens or cool indoor environments.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Shade / Half-shade pets Not pet-safe
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Box
Family Buxaceae
Genus Sarcococca
Species Ruscifolia
Origin Himalayas / China
Blooming Winter (Dec-Feb), fragrant white flowers.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich humus-based loam or peat mix with excellent drainage.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Reduce watering in winter dormancy but do not allow drying out.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial to full shade; direct sun scorches leaves and fades color.

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; shape after flowering to maintain compact form.

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
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 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 – 3500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 25
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
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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