Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Holy basil-
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Basil
In Hindi
pachysandra
तुलसी
In German
Ysander
Basilikum
In French
pachysandra
basilic
In Spanish
Pachysandra
albahaca
In Greek
Pachysandra
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
manjericão
In Polish
Runianka
bazylia
In Latin
Pachysandra
ocimum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Basil
Season and care of Pachysandra and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Pachysandra and Basil Physical Information
Pachysandra and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Basil are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Pachysandra and Basil
Care of Pachysandra and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.