Technical Sheet - Buxus Harlandii

Common Name: Buxus Harlandii

Scientific Name: Buxus Harlandii

Characteristics: Native to Hong Kong, it is a species that belongs to the Buxaceae family.

This evergreen bonsai is known for its dense foliage and small oval dark green leaves, which give it a very elegant and distinct appearance.

The flowering of Buxus Harlandii occurs in early spring, with small yellow flowers that, although discreet, add a special charm to the plant. Its wood is hard and resistant, making it ideal for bonsai shaping.

Location: It can live indoors near a well-exposed sunny window with a minimum of 2 to 3 hours of daily sunlight and no air conditioning, where it should be rotated 180° weekly.

It can also live outdoors all year round as long as it is protected from strong winds and frost, as it is very sensitive to lack of direct sunlight.

Watering: Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water drains out of the drainage holes, to uniformly moisten the soil, always from above never by immersion, using a watering can with fine nozzles.

For watering tips, consult the watering technical sheet.

Let the top layer of soil dry slightly between each watering (to check if the plant needs water, touch the soil with your fingers).

If you have a tray under the bonsai, never leave any water in it (to avoid root rot).

There is no benefit to misting the leaves; only do so on days when you fertilize and if the fertilizer is for foliar application, but make sure the leaves dry by nightfall to prevent fungus.

Nutrition: From February to October/November, with a base plan composed of a complete fertilizer (Fertil Bonsai Humic, or Green & Gold Bonsai Organic or Biogold), and a biostimulant throughout the year (Bio Bonsai Activ), which can also be combined with other products from our range.

Detailed information on how to combine these products with others in our range, or for a more specific nutrition plan, please consult the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.

Pruning: Let 6 to 8 leaves grow, then reduce back to the first leaves.

For pruning tips, consult the pruning and defoliation technical sheet.

Repotting: With Leafy Bonsai Soil in February/March, with strong pruning.

Details about repotting, post-repotting care, and specific strengthening products you can use can be found in the repotting technical sheet.

Wiring: Wiring can be done all year round.

Instructions about wiring, please consult the wiring technical sheet.