Japanese pachysandra

Japanese pachysandra, also known as Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet', should be watered adequately but not overly so. The plant should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry, meaning that it requires weekly watering during the warmer months and biweekly when colder seasons arise. Make sure to monitor the soil though; if the top inch becomes overly dry in the warmer months, then increase the frequency of watering. Additionally, a good trick for soil moisture monitoring is to insert your finger 2-3 inches into the soil; if it feels dry, then it is time to water. When watering, use lukewarm water and spray generously to ensure that the soil is fully saturated. Finally, make sure not to leave standing water.

Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet') needs partial shade to full shade, meaning that it should receive no more than 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This sun exposure should be limited to the morning and late afternoon hours when the sunlight is not direct and strong, preferably around the times when the sun is on the horizon (dawn and dusk). During the midday and bright hours of the day, the plant should be shielded from the sun.

Pruning Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet') should be done in late winter or early spring. Generally, it should be pruned to 1-third its height. Spent flower shoots should also be pruned after flowering. After the initial pruning, the plant should be lightly trimmed throughout the season to keep it neat and compact. Any dead, damaged, or undesirable stems should be cut off at the base and removed. Finally, shape the shrub to desired dimensions by removing excess or straggly branches.