Japanese spurge
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P. terminalis is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm tall, forming a wide mat of toothed, glossy green leaves to 10cm long, and stubby spikes of small white flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)
- Genus
- Pachysandra
- Family
- Buxaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese spurge
Distribution map
China, Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese spurge
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Japanese spurge care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any soil, except very dry, in full or partial shade; can be invasive in moist soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails
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