Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Dill
In Hindi
pachysandra
डिल प्लांट
In German
Ysander
Dill Pflanze
In French
pachysandra
Dill usine
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Dill Planta
In Greek
Pachysandra
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Runianka
Dill roślin
In Latin
Pachysandra
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachysandra
Anethum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Dill
Season and care of Pachysandra and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Pachysandra and Dill Physical Information
Pachysandra and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Dill are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Pachysandra and Dill
Care of Pachysandra and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.