Boxberry

Chionodoxa

About Boxberry and Chionodoxa

Boxberry

Chionodoxa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Argentina, Chile

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Chionodoxa luciliae

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Hardwood forests, pine woods

meadows, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm5.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Blue, Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Bees, Flying insects

Allergy

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

1416

1 27800

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Properties of Boxberry and Chionodoxa

Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Chionodoxa. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boxberry and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa

Season and care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Boxberry and Chionodoxa Physical Information

Boxberry and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Chionodoxa are as follows:

Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green

Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa

Care of Boxberry and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.