Pachysandra is easily propagated by division, or by rooting softwood terminal cuttings in the summer. Variegata' bears irregularly white variegated leaves. Variegata' and 'Silveredge' should be located in shade because leaves scorch in full sun. Volutella leaf blight, caused by the fungus Volutella pachysandrae , causes brown blotches on the leaves and a stem blight. It is often associated with scale infestations.
Plants growing in full sun are more susceptible.
Allegheny spurge does not seem to be as susceptible as Japanese spurge. Prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Information Specialist, and Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Clemson University. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label.