Harland Boxwood

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

About Harland Boxwood
Harland Boxwood is a super rare houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor with only 5 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!š
Harland Boxwood likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Harland Boxwood belongs to the Buxus genus, and is native to China.
ā ļø Harland Boxwood is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Buxus harlandii
Buxus
Buxaceae
Buxales
Also known as
Japanese Box

How to care for Harland Boxwood

How often to water your Harland Boxwood

every 9
Harland Boxwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Jose, California.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Harland Boxwood in your home

a window
Harland Boxwood love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Jose, California ā .
Harland Boxwood does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Harland Boxwood

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Harland Boxwood after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Harland Boxwood is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Harland Boxwood prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Harland Boxwood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Harland Boxwood is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Harland Boxwood does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Harland Boxwood grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Harland Boxwood will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Harland Boxwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Harland Boxwood can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Care Summary for Harland Boxwood
Harland Boxwood
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Jose, California, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

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