Sweet Box Plant
Sweet Box (Sarcococca spp.) is a shrub that grows 1-6 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, prefers well-drained, fertile soil, full shade to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5-1 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full shade to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
China, Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-20°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
100-500 g
Flowering Time
Winter, Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, fragrant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Fragrant flowers, ground cover
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot ,Rust, Aphids
Yellowing leaves, wilting, White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue
Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves.
Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains aromatic compounds with mild medicinal uses.
· Sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine for digestive health.