Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Anthropogenic, meadows, Slopes
  
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
  
White, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Medium
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Food for insects
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Velvet' COPF
  
ARDISIA humilis
  
Common Name
Green velvet boxwood
  
Ardisia, low shoebutton
  
In Hindi
Green velvet boxwood
  
Ardisia
  
In German
Grüner Samt boxwood
  
Ardisia
  
In French
Vert velours buis
  
Ardisia
  
In Spanish
boj terciopelo verde
  
Ardisia
  
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι βελούδο
  
Ardisia
  
In Portuguese
buxo veludo verde
  
Ardisia
  
In Polish
Green Velvet bukszpan
  
Ardisia
  
In Latin
Carl viridis praetoriola
  
Ardisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Buxales
  
Primulales
  
Family
Buxaceae
  
Myrsinaceae
  
Genus
Buxus
  
Ardisia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrsinoideae
  
Season and Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia
Season and care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Velvet Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Velvet Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Green Velvet Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia Physical Information
Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Green Velvet Boxwood height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia are as follows:
Green Velvet Boxwood flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Green Velvet Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia
Care of Green Velvet Boxwood and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Velvet Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Velvet Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.