Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
White Sapote
In Hindi
pachysandra
White Sapote
In German
Ysander
White Sapote
In French
pachysandra
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Pachysandra
White Sapote
In Greek
Pachysandra
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
White Sapote
In Polish
Runianka
White Sapote
In Latin
Pachysandra
White Sapote
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachysandra
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pachysandra and White Sapote
Season and care of Pachysandra and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and White Sapote Physical Information
Pachysandra and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and White Sapote are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and White Sapote
Care of Pachysandra and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.