Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Star anise and more
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Anise
In Hindi
pachysandra
सौंफ़ का पौध
In French
pachysandra
Anis
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Anís
In Greek
Pachysandra
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
anis
In Latin
Pachysandra
Anethum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachysandra
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Anise
Season and care of Pachysandra and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pachysandra and Anise Physical Information
Pachysandra and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Anise are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Anise
Care of Pachysandra and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.