Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
China, Japan
Types
-
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment
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 Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
sasanqua
pachysandra
In German
sasanqua
Ysander
In French
sasanqua
pachysandra
In Spanish
sasanqua
Pachysandra
In Greek
sasanqua
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Pachysandra
In Polish
Sasankya
Runianka
In Latin
Sasankya
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Genus
Camellia
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Pachysandra
Season and care of Sasanqua and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Pachysandra Physical Information
Sasanqua and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Pachysandra are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Pachysandra
Care of Sasanqua and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.