Chinese Box-orange (Atalantia Buxifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Rutaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Atalantia buxifolia is a dense, compact, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green rounded leaves and small black berries resembling black currants.

Chinese Box-orange

Chinese Box-orange

Atalantia Buxifolia

Atalantia buxifolia is a dense, compact, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green rounded leaves and small black berries resembling black currants.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:hedge, screen, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chinese Box-orange

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rutaceae
Genus:Atalantia