Sarcococca (sweet box or Christmas box) is a genus of 11 species of flowering plants in the box family Buxaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia and the Himalayas. They are slow-growing, monoecious, evergreen shrubs 1–2 m (3–7 ft) tall. The leaves are borne alternately, 3–12 cm long and 1–4 cm broad.
Sweetbox Care
Sarcococca
What is the plant
The genus name Sarcococca comes from the Greek σάρξ (sárx) and κόκκος (kókkos) for "fleshy berry", referring to the black fruit.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Shade
temperature
min -23°C
hardiness zone
7 - 9
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plant moderately if the area doesn't receive a lot of rain.
Pruning
Pruning is the only care that is actually needed
Fertilizer
Mix a liquid fertilizer with water according to the labeled directions.
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Sunlight
They will even thrive under trees where lighting can be minimal.
Soil
Soil should percolate well and yet be rich in organic matter and kept moist. If soil is properly nutrient rich, you rarely have to fertilize this plant.
Temperature
These plants are winter hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9. In zone 6, where temperatures may reach -10° degrees Fahrenheit (-23° C), the plant may survive outdoors with protection from the cold.
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Additional
Sarcococca confusa has no toxic effects reported.
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