sweet box · Soil

sweet box · Sarcococca hookeriana

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in shade. Full sun may be tolerated when planted in damp soil. Also tolerant of atmospheric pollution, dry shade and neglect

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling