Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Not Available
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
pachysandra
आमला
In German
Ysander
Stachelbeere
In French
pachysandra
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Grosella
In Greek
Pachysandra
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Groselha
In Polish
Runianka
Agrest
In Latin
Pachysandra
hominem
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Buxales
Malpighiales
Family
Buxaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Pachysandra and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.