Planting and Growing box 'Elegans'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water box 'Elegans'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for box 'Elegans'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for box 'Elegans'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for box 'Elegans'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for box 'Elegans'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize box 'Elegans'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune box 'Elegans'?
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate box 'Elegans'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Learn more →How to Transplant box 'Elegans'?
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Learn more →How to Care for box 'Elegans' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant box 'Elegans'?
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers light shade, full sun may result in dull or scorched foliage in dry soils. Water regularly while establishing. See box cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot box 'Elegans'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest box 'Elegans'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, box blight and, rarely, honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to box tree caterpillar, box sucker, mussel scale and red spider mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of box 'Elegans'
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