Pahizandra apical. What is this plant

Pachysandria apical (Pachysandraterminalis) - slowly growing evergreen from the family of boxwood with a highly developed rhizome. There are 4 species in the genus of the pahisandra. Homeland of the three is East Asia. The fourth species (PachysandraProcumbent) grows in North America. He, unlike other species, sheds leaves for the winter. As a cultural plant , the pachisander is cultivated apical. 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. Rhombic shiny leaves, having irregular edges and reaching a length of 5-8 centimeters, sit on short petioles. They are placed in tiers, which live for three years. Pahizandra apical may simultaneously have three tiers. The lower one consists of two-year leaves, the middle contains annual leaves, and the upper leaves contain the leaves of this year. For a year one level is formed. The leaves are painted in a dark green or light green color. 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 ordinary-looking flowers make this plant elegant. In early summer, fruits are formed - dense green balls the size of a pea, not possessing decorative features. In September they become white, and in October they receive a pearly shade. At the top of the shoot is laid a brush with buds, which will blossom next year.

Spread

The birthplace of the pahisandra is the subtropics of China and Japan. But, despite the fact that it originated from the south, it feels great in the middle zone of Russia. On Sakhalin there is also a pahizandra. The photo shows the beauty of the plant.

Care

Pahizandra apex does not tolerate direct sunlight, prefers a shadow. If you plant it in a sunny spot, the leaves will fade. The plant requires moderate watering only when it takes root. In winter, the temperature should not rise above 13 degrees Celsius. Easily tolerates severe frosts (up to 30 degrees). Can not stand the windy weather. For planting it is better to take sod and leafy soil, mixed with sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. You do not need to feed a plant. Loosening does not like, it is desirable to soil near it. Diseases and pests of pachisandra are not striking.

Reproduction

The pachysander is multiplied by the apical division of the bush, with the help of pre-rooted cuttings or segments of rhizomes that have a bud of renewal, at the beginning of spring or at the end of summer. Rhizomes are placed in holes 3-4 cm deep and buried. Between the holes left 20-25 centimeters. Plants will grow after 1 or 2 years. You can propagate it and seeds. But that they sprouted, stratification is required for 2-3 months. Plants grown from seeds bloom for 3-5 years.

Using

Landscape designers have been using the pachisandru since the eighteenth century and appreciate the plant for its ability to form an uninterrupted cover. Pahizandra apex - an indispensable plant for decorating the park and garden. It is often grown in group compositions as a ground cover plant because of thick and beautiful foliage. It can be planted on the Alpine hills. Pahizandra apex grows very slowly, but it serves for many years and besides it kills weeds. It is planted on slopes and in ravines to fix the soil and prevent erosion. Pahizandra apex decorates the waterfront shorelines. Here is such an amazing plant is pahizandra. You can buy it on the market, in a flower shop or on the Internet.