Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
China rose
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
Weißbunte
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
wintercreeper
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
hibisco tropical
In Greek
Wintercreeper
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
wintercreeper
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
wintercreeper
Tropical Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malvales
Family
Celastraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Wintercreeper and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.