Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
China, Japan
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
pachysandra
In German
Nickende Distel
Ysander
In French
Musk Thistle
pachysandra
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Pachysandra
In Greek
musk Thistle
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Pachysandra
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Runianka
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Asteraceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Carduus
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Pachysandra. Musk Thistle has thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Pachysandra has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Pachysandra Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra
Care of Musk Thistle and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle 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.