Syzygium buxifolium

Australian Holly

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Compact evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, white star-shaped flowers, and red berries. Native to eastern Australia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Australian Holly
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Syzygium
Species Buxifolium
Origin Australia
Blooming White flowers in spring, followed by red berries
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in 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 full sun to partial shade; tolerates bright indoor light

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer

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Pruning

Responds well to pruning for topiary or hedges; prune after flowering

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Thrip Whitefly

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
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 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)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
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
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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