Size: 10" grow pot (5 gallon)
*Drought-tolerant
*Shade-tolerant
The Japanese Spindle is a small flowering shrub native to Japan and China that is a popular ornamental plant among gardeners.The evergreen spindle is also often used as landscape plants, ornamental plants, topiary, and other garden designs. Besides agroforestry, Evergreen Euonymus is also used for medicinal purposes.
Light: Can thrive in full sun and partial shade to full shade locations. But they are best suited for dry, shaded areas. Even though the plant is tolerant of shade, it might not fruit as well.
Water: Has average watering needs and doesn’t need to be watered too frequently when the temperatures are within its preferred range. Avoid overwatering the plant as it can cause root rot.
Humidity: Does well in all climate conditions found
Temperature: Plants hate dry cold winds. They prefer warmer temperatures.The annual daytime temperature should be between 53° – 68° degrees Fahrenheit (12° C – 20° C) and night temperatures between 39° – 53° degrees Fahrenheit (4° C – 12° C). Lower temperatures can cause damage to the plant and even lead to it dying, so be careful in winters.
Fertilizer: As for feeding, use multi-purpose organic compost in June and September to allow the plant to thrive.
Soil: Suitable for growing in any soil type. They can grow in sandy, loamy, and even heavy clay soil. However, it does the best in dry well-drained loamy soil located in a sunny location.
Toxicity: These parts of the plant contains a chemical more commonly known as cyanide. If a pup chews on the plant, the chewing action releases the toxins. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Euonymus is poisonous if large quantities are ingested.