Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
दालचीनी
In French
wintercreeper
Cannelle
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Canela
In Greek
Wintercreeper
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Canela
In Polish
wintercreeper
Cynamon
In Latin
wintercreeper
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Laurales
Family
Celastraceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Euonymus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Cinnamon
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Cinnamon Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Cinnamon are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Wintercreeper and Cinnamon
Care of Wintercreeper and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.