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No plant does very well in artificial light. Boxwood does need some light in the winter to stay healthy, but that's not the major concern. Unless you can keep them constantly below 35 F or so, they will begin growing. Additionally, at warmer temperatures--starting around 40 degrees or so--insect activity can become a problem. Indoors, with low humidity and little air movement, spider mites can become a real concern with dense plants like boxwood.

13-Dec-2007	#7
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	No plant does very well in artificial light. Boxwood does need some light in the winter to stay healthy, but that's not the major concern. Unless you can keep them constantly below 35 F or so, they will begin growing. Additionally, at warmer temperatures--starting around 40 degrees or so--insect activity can become a problem. Indoors, with low humidity and little air movement, spider mites can become a real concern with dense plants like boxwood.