Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
pachysandra
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Ysander
Herbstzeitlose
In French
pachysandra
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pachysandra
cólquico
In Greek
Pachysandra
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
aftomn gema
In Polish
Runianka
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pachysandra
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
sarcococceae
Colchiceae
Properties of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus
Care of Pachysandra and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.