Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
China
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Wintercreeper
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Weißbunte
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
wintercreeper
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Wintercreeper
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
wintercreeper
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
wintercreeper
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Celastrales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper
Care of Ram's Horn and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.