Plant Care Common Box

Common Box

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About Common Box

‘Vardar Valley’ boxwood is a woody, broadleaf evergreen, perennial shrub or tree in the Buxaceae (boxwood) family. It is one of the most cold hardy cultivars of boxwood and has distinctive blue-green leaves. This dense, mounding shrub can grow 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in width. It only puts on an average of 2 inches a year.

Taxonomy

Buxus sempervirens
Buxus
Buxaceae
Buxales

Also known as

Common Boxwood, Common Boxwood, Common box, European box, Boxwood, english box and Buxus Ball

How to care for Common Box

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Box

Water needs for Common Box
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Box needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Common Box

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Boxwood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Box: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Box love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Box does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Box in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Box

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Box: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Box after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Common Box is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Common Boxwood →

Benefits of Growing Common Boxwood →

Common Common Boxwood Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Common Boxwood →


💦 Water Needs

Common Box 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.

Common Boxwood Water Frequency →

Common Boxwood Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Box requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Boxwood Light Requirements →

Common Boxwood Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Box is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Common Box is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Common Boxwood Edible? →

Common Boxwood Toxicity to Cats →

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Common Boxwood Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Common Box 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!

Best Soil Mix for Common Boxwood →

Best Pots for Common Boxwood →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Boxwood →

What Are Healthy Common Boxwood Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Common Box grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Boxwood →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Box 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.

Common Boxwood Lifecycle →

Common Boxwood Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Boxwood →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Common Box can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Common Boxwood →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Box, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Box

Common Box

Common Box


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

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