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BuxusFamily: Buxaceae.
| Buxus microphylla Zieb. et Zucc. |
Common name(s): Box, Boxwood |
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Genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs and trees found in habitats ranging from rocky hills to woodland in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Buxus (Common Box) is a popular shrub outdoors, and can be used as a house plant. These shrubs can be clipped and trained at any time of the year.
Contact with sap may irritate skin. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Warmth in summer - cool in winter. As much light as possible. Shade from hot sun. |
Keep compost moist at all times - reduce watering in winter. Mist leaves frequently. |
Take semi-ripe stem cuttings in spring and summer. Sow seed in containers an a cold frame in autumn. Graft in winter. |
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