Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Mahonia
In Hindi
pachysandra
Mahonia
In German
Ysander
Mahonia
In French
pachysandra
Mahonia
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Mahonia
In Greek
Pachysandra
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
mahonia
In Polish
Runianka
Mahonia
In Latin
Pachysandra
Mahonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Buxales
Ranunculales
Family
Buxaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
sarcococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pachysandra and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Mahonia. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Mahonia 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 Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Mahonia
Season and care of Pachysandra and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Mahonia Physical Information
Pachysandra and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Mahonia are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Mahonia
Care of Pachysandra and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.