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Pachysandra
Pachysandra

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About Pachysandra and Mock Orange

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub

Origin

China, Japan
Mexico

Types

Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

269
0 40000
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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-88-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-7

Sunset Zone

21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.00 cm150.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

-
Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, pollinators
Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYSANDRA terminalis
CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

pachysandra
Philadelphus

In German

Ysander
Pfeifensträucher

In French

pachysandra
Philadelphus

In Spanish

Pachysandra
Philadelphus

In Greek

Pachysandra
Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Pachysandra
Philadelphus

In Polish

Runianka
Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Pachysandra
Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Buxales
Cornales

Family

Buxaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Pachysandra
Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

sarcococceae
Philadelpheae

Subfamily

-
Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

5179
1 27800
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Properties of Pachysandra and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Mock Orange. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pachysandra and Mock Orange

Season and care of Pachysandra and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Pachysandra and Mock Orange Physical Information

Pachysandra and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Mock Orange are as follows:

  • Pachysandra flower color: White

  • Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pachysandra and Mock Orange

Care of Pachysandra and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.