Carpet Box
About Carpet Box
Pachysandra terminalis, or Japanese Spurge, is an herbaceous perennial evergreen in the boxwood family used as a rhizomatous ground cover. It takes about three years to establish a solid groundcover in suitable climates. It is susceptible to leaf blight, root rot, and euonymus scale.
Taxonomy
Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra
Buxaceae
Buxales
Also known as
Japanese Spurge, Japanese Spurge, Japanese pachysandra and Carpet box
How to care for Carpet Box
Water
How often to water your Carpet Box
every 9
Carpet Box needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low
Growing Carpet Box in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low đ
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Minneapolis is currently very low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in âŚ
Sunlight will increase by 44.9% âď¸
January 28th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 44.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.0 megajoules of energy pâŚ
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours đ
January 24th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daâŚ
Finding light for Japanese Spurge in your home
a window
Carpet Box may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota â .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carpet Box
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Carpet Box after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Carpet Box is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Carpet Box prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Carpet Box may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Carpet Box is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Carpet Box grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Carpet Box grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Carpet Box can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Carpet Box can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Carpet Box
Carpet Box
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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