Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
pachysandra
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Ysander
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
pachysandra
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Pachysandra
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Runianka
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Pachysandra
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Pachysandra and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.