Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
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Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PINUS echinata
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
pachysandra
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Ysander
Shortleaf Pine
In French
pachysandra
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Pachysandra
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Runianka
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Pachysandra
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Pachysandra and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.