Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Brown
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
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Weißbunte
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
wintercreeper
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
planta del papiro
In Greek
Wintercreeper
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
planta do papiro
In Polish
wintercreeper
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
wintercreeper
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Celastraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Papyrus
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Papyrus Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Papyrus are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Papyrus
Care of Wintercreeper and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.