Dwarf English Boxwood Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Dwarf English Boxwood is often grown as an outdoor ornamental. It is a compact, rounded, light green shrub. This plant is easy to care for and is a popular choice for hedges. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. If ingested, it can be toxic to humans and pets.
Common Name |
English boxwood
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'
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Genus
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Buxus
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Family
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Buxaceae
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Order
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Buxales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Dwarf English Boxwood Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Dwarf English Boxwood.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Dwarf English Boxwood needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Dwarf English Boxwood needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Dwarf English Boxwood Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Dwarf English Boxwood to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Dwarf English Boxwood prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Dwarf English Boxwood Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Dwarf English Boxwood. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Dwarf English Boxwood plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Dwarf English Boxwood Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Dwarf English Boxwood plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Dwarf English Boxwood toxic to pets? |
Yes
Buxus plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Dwarf English Boxwood Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Dwarf English Boxwood, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Dwarf English Boxwood Native Region |
Find out where the Dwarf English Boxwood plant originated. |
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Country |
Morocco
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