Pachysandra apical (Pachysandraterminalis) - a slowly growing evergreen plant from the boxwood family with a highly developed rhizome. The genus Pachisander includes 4 species. Homeland 3 of them is East Asia. A fourth species (PachysandraProcumbent) grows in North America. He, unlike other species, drops leaves for the winter. As a cultivated plant , apical pachisander is grown. This is a shrub with flexible non-woody shoots, reaching 30-35 centimeters in height, which spreads on the ground, creating a dense green cover that remains unchanged throughout the year. Shiny rhombic leaves with uneven edges and reaching a length of 5-8 centimeters sit on short petioles. They are placed in tiers that live for three years. Pachisandra apical at the same time can have three tiers. The lower one consists of biennial leaves, the middle one contains annual leaves, and the upper one contains the leaves of this year. One tier is formed in a year. Leaves are dark green or light green. There is a variety with variegated leaves that have a white border. Discreet greenish-white flowers that appear in May or June are collected in a brush. Even such nondescript flowers make this plant elegant. At the beginning of summer, fruits form - dense green balls the size of a pea, which do not have decorativeness. In September, they turn white, and in October they get a pearly shade. At the top of the shoot, a brush with buds is laid, which will bloom next year.
Spread
The homeland of pachisander is the subtropics of China and Japan. But, despite the fact that it came from the south, it feels great in the middle zone of Russia. Pakhizandra is also found on Sakhalin. The photo shows all the beauty of the plant.
Care
Pachisander apical does not tolerate direct sunlight, prefers the shadow. If you plant it in a sunny place, the leaves will fade. The plant requires moderate watering only when rooted. In winter, the temperature should not rise above 13 degrees. It easily tolerates severe frosts (up to 30 degrees). Does not tolerate windy weather. For planting, it is better to take sod and leaf soil mixed with sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. There is no need to feed the plant. She does not like loosening, it is desirable to trample the soil near it. Diseases and pests of pachisander do not affect.
Breeding
The apical pachisander is propagated by dividing the bush, using pre-rooted cuttings or segments of rhizomes that have a bud of renewal, in early spring or late summer. Rhizomes are laid in pits 3-4 cm deep and buried. Between the pits leave 20-25 centimeters. Plants will grow in 1 or 2 years. You can propagate it and seeds. But for them to sprout, stratification is required for 2-3 months. Plants grown from seeds bloom for 3-5 years.
Using
Landscape designers have been using pachisander since the eighteenth century and appreciate the plant for its ability to form continuous cover. Pachisandra apical - an indispensable plant for decorating the park and garden. It is often grown in group compositions as a groundcover because of the dense and beautiful foliage. It can be planted on alpine slides. Pachisandra apical grows very slowly, but it serves for many years and also clogs weeds. It is planted on slopes and in ravines to consolidate the soil and prevent erosion. Pachisandra apical decorates the coastlines of water bodies. Pachisander is such an amazing plant . You can buy it on the market, in a flower shop or order on the Internet.