Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Japan
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
pachysandra
In German
Chionodoxa
Ysander
In French
Chionodoxa
pachysandra
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Pachysandra
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Pachysandra
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Runianka
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Pachysandra
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Vascular plant
Family
Liliaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Pachysandra. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Pachysandra has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Pachysandra Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra
Care of Chionodoxa and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.