About Pachysandra and Abelia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
pachysandra
Abelia
In French
pachysandra
Abelia
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Abelia
In Greek
Pachysandra
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Abelia
In Polish
Runianka
Abelia
In Latin
Pachysandra
Abelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
sarcococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pachysandra and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Abelia. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Abelia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Pachysandra and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Abelia
Season and care of Pachysandra and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Abelia Physical Information
Pachysandra and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pachysandra and Abelia are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pachysandra and Abelia
Care of Pachysandra and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.