Japanese spindletree

Japanese spindletree Euonymus japonicus

What is the plant

Euonymus japonicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae, native to Japan, Korea and China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–8 m tall, with opposite, oval leaves 3–7 cm long with finely serrated margins.

Euonymus japonicus is quite popular among landscapers and gardeners in its native land and often found in gardens and parks. Despite having toxic characteristics, Evergreen Euonymus plants are incredibly aesthetic and look perfect when lined alongside a garden bed. Besides the Japanese, China, and Korea, the plant has been naturalized in North America and Europe. Being tolerant of trimming and being quite hardy, they are loved by many gardening enthusiasts. Invasive in southeast and northeast USA.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

5°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 6a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

Water
Water my japanese spindle The Euonymus is not very demanding, and after the first season, it will tolerate some omissions of watering in open soil. Still, water copiously the first year after planting or after repotting, and of coarse once or twice a month for Euonymus in container or pot - depending on the quality of mulching.
Sunlight
Plants need at least 6-8 hours of filtered sun daily.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.

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Soil
Avoid using heavy soil. It may be too compacted for your potted plant and won't allow air to get to the roots.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Temperature
Evergreen euonymus plants hate dry cold winds. They prefer warmer temperatures. The annual daytime temperature should be between 53°-68°F (12°C-20°C) and night temperatures between 39°-53°F (4°C-12°C). Lower temperatures can cause damage to the plant and even lead to it dying, so be careful in winters.

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Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Popularity
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