Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Compact, rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
Brugmansia
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Brugmansia
In French
Vert joyau buis
Brugmansia
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
Brugmansia
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Brugmansia
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Brugmansia
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Brugmansia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Datureae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.