Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
BUXUS 'Green Velvet' COPF
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Green velvet boxwood
In Hindi
Ardisia
Green velvet boxwood
In German
Ardisia
Grüner Samt boxwood
In French
Ardisia
Vert velours buis
In Spanish
Ardisia
boj terciopelo verde
In Greek
Ardisia
Πράσινο πυξάρι βελούδο
In Portuguese
Ardisia
buxo veludo verde
In Polish
Ardisia
Green Velvet bukszpan
In Latin
Ardisia
Carl viridis praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood
Season and care of Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Velvet Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Green Velvet Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Velvet Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood Physical Information
Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Green Velvet Boxwood height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Green Velvet Boxwood flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Green Velvet Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood
Care of Ardisia and Green Velvet Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Velvet Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Velvet Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.