Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Wintercreeper
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Weißbunte
In French
Jacob's Ladder
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
wintercreeper
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
wintercreeper
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
wintercreeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Polemonium
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Celastroideae
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.