Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
pachysandra
इमली का पेड़
In German
Ysander
Tamarinde
In French
pachysandra
tamarinier
In Spanish
Pachysandra
tamarindo
In Greek
Pachysandra
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
tamarindo
In Polish
Runianka
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Pachysandra
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachysandra
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Detarieae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Pachysandra and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Pachysandra and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Pachysandra and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Tamarind tree
Care of Pachysandra and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.