Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Argentina, Chile
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
pachysandra
boxberry
In German
Ysander
boxberry
In French
pachysandra
boxberry
In Spanish
Pachysandra
boxberry
In Greek
Pachysandra
boxberry
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
boxberry
In Polish
Runianka
boxberry
In Latin
Pachysandra
Burning
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
sarcococceae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Boxberry
Season and care of Pachysandra and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Boxberry Physical Information
Pachysandra and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Boxberry are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Boxberry
Care of Pachysandra and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.