Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South America
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
ANANAS
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Pineapple
In Hindi
pachysandra
अनानास
In French
pachysandra
Ananas
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Piña
In Greek
Pachysandra
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Abacaxi
In Polish
Runianka
Ananas
In Latin
Pachysandra
Pineapple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Order
Buxales
Bromeliales
Family
Buxaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Pineapple
Season and care of Pachysandra and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Pachysandra and Pineapple Physical Information
Pachysandra and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Pineapple are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Pachysandra and Pineapple
Care of Pachysandra and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.