Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
pachysandra
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Ysander
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
pachysandra
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Pachysandra
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Runianka
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Pachysandra
Hedysarum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Buxales
Brassicales
Family
Buxaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Pachysandra and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.