Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Buxus microphylla `Golden Triumph`
Buxus microphylla Herrenhausen'
Buxus microphylla `Henry Hohman
Buxus microphylla `John Baldwin`
Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Buxus microphylla var. japonica `Faulkner`
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUXUS microphylla var japonica
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Japanese box
littleleaf box
Gardenia
In Hindi
Japanese Boxwood
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Japanese Boxwood
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Boxwood japonaise
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
El boj japonés
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Πυξάρι
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Boxwood japonês
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
japoński Bukszpan
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Boxwood Italica
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Japanese Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Japanese Boxwood leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.