Buxus Sempervirens Plant

SKU: PLPL-SHRUB-BUXU-BUSE
filler
Rs.405
Pot Size: 4"

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Buxus

Genus

Daily

Water Requirement

N/A

Flower Color

N/A

Flowering Season

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Hedge

Use

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Yes

With Pots

Indoor Filtered Light,Outdoor Shade

Sunlight Requirement

Product Description

Buxus Sempervirens is an Evergreen shrub growing up to 3 to 30 ft. tall, with a trunk up to 8 in in diameter. The flowers are inconspicuous but highly scented, greenish-yellow, with no petals, and are insect pollinated; the fruit is a three-lobed capsule containing 3-6 seeds

Boxwood

Family

Buxaceae

Origin

Western and Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, and Southwest Asia

Description

Buxus Sempervirens is an Evergreen shrub growing up to 3 to 30 ft. tall, with a trunk up to 8 in in diameter. Arranged in opposite pairs along the stems, the leaves are green to yellow-green, oval, 1.5-3 cm long, and 0.5-1.3 cm broad. The flowers are inconspicuous but highly scented, greenish-yellow, with no petals, and are insect pollinated; the fruit is a three-lobed capsule containing 3-6 seeds. The scent, most pungent on warm summer days. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Environment

Buxus prefers sandy, loamy, heavy soils and moderate watering. It prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Landscape Uses

It is commonly planted as an excellent choice of Ornamental Landscaping, Topiary and Hedging.

Foliage plants in general need access to bright indirect sunlight. Avoid keeping them in direct sunlight as it can cause leaves to burn due to extreme sunlight in the afternoon.

Make sure watering is done once the soil goes dry. Although the soil can remain moist, but it should not turn soggy/wet. Having drainage hole in the pots goes a long way in ensuring there is no water stagnating on top of the soil. You can spray the plant occasionally.

Fertilise the plant once a month in summers however Don't feed any fertiliser in winters. Giving fertiliser to the plant ensures nutrients going in which keeps it healthy. Keep an eye on the leaves of the plant to know any symptoms for watering or sunlight.

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