Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
pachysandra
Loropetalum
In German
Ysander
Loropetalum
In French
pachysandra
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Loropetalum
In Greek
Pachysandra
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Loropetalum
In Polish
Runianka
Loropetalum
In Latin
Pachysandra
Loropetalum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Order
Buxales
Saxifragales
Family
Buxaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Loropetalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
sarcococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Pachysandra and Loropetalum Chinese include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.