Euonymus fortunei aka Climbing Euonymus

Q: What are the water needs for Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: Is Climbing Euonymus toxic to humans/pets?

Climbing Euonymus is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Taxonomy ID: 8598

Genus Euonymus Family Celastraceae Order Celastrales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Euonymus fortunei, also known as spindle, Fortune's spindle, winter creeper, or wintercreeper, is a flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. Native to China, Korea, the Philippines, and Japan, this evergreen shrub is named after the Scottish botanist and plant explorer Robert Fortune. It is a small, spreading shrub with oval, leathery, dark green leaves that have a broad, irregular, creamy-white margin, which can turn pink in cold weather. Wintercreeper is highly invasive and damaging in the United States, causing the death of trees and forests in urban areas. As a juvenile plant, it can climb up to 66 feet with support, but as an adult, it typically grows to be 5-15 feet tall without support. It can also be cultivated as a shrub, reaching a height of about 2 feet, or as a ground cover, growing less than 1 foot tall.

Common names

Climbing Euonymus, Wintercreeper, Spreading Euonymus

More information about Climbing Euonymus

How difficult is it to take care of Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

What is the region of origin of Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus’s native range is E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

What are the water needs for Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Climbing Euonymus

Climbing Euonymus loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

How to fertilize Climbing Euonymus

The growth of Climbing Euonymus is not rapid and it doesn't necessitate any extra fertilization. By replacing its potting soil once a year, it should receive ample nutrition. It is important to note that plants obtain their energy from the sun's rays, not from fertilizers.

Is Climbing Euonymus toxic to humans/pets?

Climbing Euonymus is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

What seasonal care does Climbing Euonymus need?

During the cold period, it is common for Climbing Euonymus to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

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