Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Schefflera
In Hindi
pachysandra
Schefflera
In German
Ysander
Schefflera
In French
pachysandra
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Schefflera
In Greek
Pachysandra
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Schefflera
In Polish
Runianka
Schefflera
In Latin
Pachysandra
Schefflera
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pachysandra and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Schefflera. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Schefflera 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 Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Schefflera
Season and care of Pachysandra and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Schefflera Physical Information
Pachysandra and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Pachysandra and Schefflera
Care of Pachysandra and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.