Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Copperleaf
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Copperleaf
pachysandra
In German
Copperleaf
Ysander
In French
Copperleaf
pachysandra
In Spanish
copperleaf
Pachysandra
In Greek
Copperleaf
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Pachysandra
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Runianka
In Latin
Copperleaf
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Euphorbiales
Buxales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Pachysandra
Season and care of Copperleaf and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Pachysandra Physical Information
Copperleaf and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Pachysandra are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Pachysandra
Care of Copperleaf and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.