Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Weißbunte
Octopus tree
In French
wintercreeper
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Wintercreeper
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Octopus árvore
In Polish
wintercreeper
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
wintercreeper
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Apiales
Family
Celastraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree
Care of Wintercreeper and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.