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Description
Schaefferia Cuneifolia is a species of flowering plant from the family Celastraceae. It is commonly known as the Florida boxwood or Key boxwood and is native to the southeastern United States, specifically in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. This plant is a small evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has small, glossy, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and lighter green underneath. The flowers of Schaefferia Cuneifolia are small and white, and the fruits are round and red.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukaryota||————-|——————–|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Angiosperms|| Class| Eudicots|| Order| Celastrales|| Family| Celastraceae|| Genus| Schaefferia|| Species| Schaefferia Cuneifolia |
Appearance
Schaefferia Cuneifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has small, glossy, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and lighter green underneath. The leaves are approximately 1-2 inches long and 0.5-1 inch wide. The flowers of Schaefferia Cuneifolia are small and white, and the fruits are round and red. This plant is known for its dense foliage and compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges and borders.
Care Guide
To care for Schaefferia Cuneifolia, it is important to provide it with the right amount of water, fertilizer, soil, sunlight, and to plant it in the appropriate hardiness zone.- Water: Schaefferia Cuneifolia prefers well-draining soil and requires regular watering during its growing season, which is from spring to summer. However, it can tolerate periods of drought once established.- Fertilization: Fertilize Schaefferia Cuneifolia in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.- Soil: This plant prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.- Sunlight: Schaefferia Cuneifolia prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, it is best to provide it with some shade during the hottest part of the day.- Hardiness Zones: Schaefferia Cuneifolia is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Schaefferia Cuneifolia is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, and whiteflies. These pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. In terms of diseases, Schaefferia Cuneifolia can be affected by root rot if planted in poorly draining soil.
Habitat
Schaefferia Cuneifolia is native to the southeastern United States, specifically in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including coastal dunes, pine rocklands, and hammocks.
Question and Answer
1. What is Schaefferia Cuneifolia commonly known as?- Schaefferia Cuneifolia is commonly known as the Florida boxwood or Key boxwood.2. What is the growing season for Schaefferia Cuneifolia?- The growing season for Schaefferia Cuneifolia is from spring to summer.3. What pests can affect Schaefferia Cuneifolia?- Schaefferia Cuneifolia can be affected by scale insects, spider mites, and whiteflies.4. What is the hardiness zone for Schaefferia Cuneifolia?- Schaefferia Cuneifolia is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Related Plants
– Celastrus scandens- Euonymus alatus- Maytenus phyllanthoides- Plumbago auriculata
References
– “Schaefferia Cuneifolia.” Floridata, https://floridata.com/Plants/Celastraceae/Schaefferia+cuneifolia/1251.- “Schaefferia Cuneifolia.” University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/lake/docs/horticulture-documents/Schaefferia_Cuneifolia.pdf.- “Schaefferia Cuneifolia.” Missouri Botanical Garden, https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j810.
