Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
ANANAS
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Pineapple
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
अनानास
In German
Weißbunte
Ananas
In French
wintercreeper
Ananas
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Piña
In Greek
Wintercreeper
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Abacaxi
In Polish
wintercreeper
Ananas
In Latin
wintercreeper
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Celastrales
Bromeliales
Family
Celastraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Pineapple
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Wintercreeper and Pineapple Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Pineapple are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Wintercreeper and Pineapple
Care of Wintercreeper and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.