Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
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Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Aechmea
In German
Spindelbaum
Aechmea
In French
Spindle Arbre
Aechmea
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Aechmea
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Aechmea
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Aechmea
In Latin
Ligno colos
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euonymeae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Spindle Tree and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Aechmea. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Aechmea
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Aechmea season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Spindle Tree and Aechmea Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Spindle Tree and Aechmea
Care of Spindle Tree and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.