Pachisandra: description of the plant, proper care and planting
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Pachisandra: description of the plant
Pachisandra belongs to the family boxwood... It is a groundcover and evergreen plant. Although it does not have buds, it is very popular among summer residents. This is due to its bright, green appearance. The Pachisandra plant is unpretentious in care. This plant is ideal for landscaping. They can decorate any area. The plant can be planted in places where other crops may not grow at all. In order to cover the entire area with beautiful, green foliage, it takes only a couple of years. The height of the carpet can reach up to 35 cm in height. The root system is capable of developing rapidly, spreading over all free places. The leaves have an evergreen character, ovoid or oval in shape. On one plant, there can be both female and male flowers at once. The buds reach up to 4 cm in diameter. Flowering begins in May and lasts until August. Pachisandra flowers have a good aroma, but, unfortunately, do not have decorative value.
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Plant varieties
- Apical pachisandra... Shoots of this species form dense thickets, consisting of stems, the height of which can reach up to 35 cm from 3 tiers of foliage. The leaves are ovoid, dark green in color, and uneven edges. Leaves that endure the winter months have a lifespan of about 3 years. The flowers of the apical pachisandra are not so easy to notice, they are greenish in color. Bloom from April to May. The apical pachisandra variety can be distinguished for its resistance to frost, withstands up to -30 degrees. Among the varieties of apical pachisandra, one can distinguish: Green Shin - the height of this species reaches 17-18 cm, flowers are white, leaves are deep green; Greencarpet is a low variety, about 15 cm high, lush, bright foliage.
- Pachisandra axillary. This type of pachisandra is capable of reaching a height of up to 30 cm, the peculiarity of this variety from others is that from year to year, this plant is capable of shedding foliage. The leaves are light green in color, there are brown spots on the surface of the leaves. The leaves are ovoid and smooth to the touch. The flowers are light pink or white.
Pachisandra plant: photo
How to breed pachisandra correctly
Pakhisandra likes a shady place, does not tolerate direct sunlight very well. But there are some varieties of perennial onions (Variegata and Silverrage) on the contrary, they love the sun and begin to painfully endure its lack. Also, the perennial variety has no preference for soil type. It can grow on any surface. But still, preference is given to slightly acidic and neutral types of soils.
Before planting the plant, provide drainage to avoid stagnant moisture. Due to the fact that the plant prefers a shady place, it is often not worth watering the plant. Pachisandra should be watered in dry and hot seasons. It is also not worth adding fertilizers, this is not necessary. If you add fertilizers, it can harm the decorative effect of the crop. The plant tolerates winter frosts well and does not need shelter.
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If you want to increase the growth of young shoots, then pinch the top of the bush. Pachisandra can be propagated by the seed method, dividing and by cuttings. In order to divide the plant, it is necessary to dig it up and carefully divide the plant so that each part has a renewal bud.The strips should be placed in a groove 3-4 cm deep, the distance should be up to 25 cm between each other. Remember to shed the plants thoroughly after planting.
Pachisandra is very rarely propagated by seed. Because it is very difficult to find seeds. Also, the seeds do not germinate well, so do not expect a lush bush. If you get the plant through the seed method, it will start flowering only 3-4 years after planting. Therefore, this method is not entirely popular.
Pachisandra plant: photo
Pachisandra in landscape design
Despite the lack of flowers in pachisandra, thanks to its green foliage, the plant has proven itself well when decorating a summer cottage. Low hedges also look good. Fences are also well decorated. Pakhisandra also looks beautiful on alpine hills, rockeries, rocky hills.
