Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
pachysandra
Red Buckeye
In German
Ysander
Red Buckeye
In French
pachysandra
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pachysandra
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pachysandra
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Runianka
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pachysandra
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pachysandra and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pachysandra and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Red Buckeye
Care of Pachysandra and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.