Japanese spurge
Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Spring Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese spurge should be watered deeply and thoroughly once every week when the top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil are dry. During hot summer months, the plant may require more frequent watering, especially when the soil is completely dry. Water the plant until water runs out of the drainage holes in the pot or container. Make sure not to over-water as the plant does not like sitting in water. The best time to water is early in the morning or in the evening.
sunlight
Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata') thrives best in indirect sunlight or partial shade during the early and late part of the day. Direct sunlight should be avoided, because it may cause the foliage to become scorched. 6-8 hours of dappled sunlight a day is ideal for this species of plant.
pruning
Pruning of Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata') should be done once per year, in early spring. Pruning should be done with sharp shears and should involve removing any old, dead, or decaying stems, as well as any that have become excessively overgrown. This species is resilient and can tolerate a light shearing or pruning back, so trimming and shearing are both acceptable and beneficial practices for maintaining its shape.
