Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Perennials
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Clivia
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Clivia
In German
Spindelbaum
Clivia
In French
Spindle Arbre
Clivia
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Clivia
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Clivia
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Clivia
In Latin
Ligno colos
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asparagales
Family
Celastraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Clivia
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Clivia season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Clivia Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Clivia are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Clivia
Care of Spindle Tree and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.