If you have a potted Euonymus japonicus, you will know that it is a plant that can become a hedge. However, do you know what care he needs?
Aesthetically it is a very beautiful plant, especially for its green color. But To ensure that it grows healthily in a pot and above all to meet all its needs, it is necessary to know it well. We help you?
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How is Euonymus japonicus
Euonymus japonicus is native to Asia. to this plant It is considered a shrub and can be perfectly both in the ground and in a pot.
Most striking of this are its leaves. If you see them, or have your plant in front of you, you will realize that it is intensely green and growing all around. But if you touch them, you will notice that they are very smooth and oval in shape. Along with that green, it also has some yellow brush strokes that just highlight its colors.
It reaches 3 meters in height, but in a pot it will rarely exceed one meter. On the ground, when used as a hedge, it should not grow beyond 2 meters.
If you wonder if this bush can bloom, the truth is yes. These will come from a white, purple or green. After the flowers, a small fruit will appear in the form of a red ball.
Other names you may know it by are Evónimo or Bonetero del Japon.
Euonymus japonicus pot care
Now that you know more about the plant, or at least realize how much it gives you, it’s time to focus on caring for it. And in this regard, although it is a very resistant plant and requires very little care, the truth is that you have to provide it with it.
location and temperature
Potted Euonymus japonicus has an ideal location, which is full sun. If you can’t put it in such a place, then opt for partial shade although, as we told you, direct sun will always be preferable because that’s what the plant likes.
As for the temperature, the truth is that this is an all-terrain. Withstands low temperatures very well and even frost down to -5 degrees. In some cases, when the specimen is already adult and adapted to the climate of the region, it can even withstand more cold.
On the contrary, that is to say the heat, considering the fact that it likes full sun, there is no doubt that it can withstand high temperatures. Of course, be careful if it’s too sunny as it could burn the leaves.
Sure, if this is a young specimen, keep in mind that it may not handle as much heat (or if cold) and in these cases it is better to protect it during the hottest hours or protect it if it is very cold.
Ground
The truth is that in terms of substrate it is not demanding at all. It is able to adapt to any point in Spain and tolerates salinity as well as any other soil.
If you want your potted Euonymus japonicus to do well, we will advise you to use soil rich in organic matter mixed with drainagepreferably coarse sand.
Of course, the pot you use make sure it’s big, at least 40 centimeters wide and 70 deep.
Keep in mind that we are talking about the plant that is going to be in a limited space and it will not have the opportunity to seek out the nutrients it needs. Therefore, if possible, it is good that you choose a quality soil and give it some nutrients from time to time.
Irrigation
Watering, as with many other plants, is one of the most important cares for potted Euonymus japonicus. And it is that does not tolerate waterlogging. It likes to have soil that is always moist, but not so much that its roots can rot.
Try watering lightly (in small quantities) but regularly. This guide can help you:
- In winter, water once a week.
- From spring, water 2 to 3 times a week.
Depending on where you live and the climate of the area, you will need to adapt this to your irrigation control.
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Fertilization of Euonymus japonicus in pot It should be done in autumn and spring. But this is done in two different ways.
In autumn, it must be fertilized with manure or compost. In the spring and summer months, it is best to apply a high sulfur fertilizer once a month.
Cut
Although we are talking about a hedge, experts do not recommend trimming it. But this does not mean that it is not possible to perform a maintenance pruning, i.e. to keep it as desired. In this sense, there will be no problem.
Transplant
If you have a potted Euonymus japonicus, this is important because Over time, soil nutrients are depleted, causing your plant’s health to deteriorate. if you don’t do anything about it.
There is no specific sequence so that you have to transplant it every year, every two years, etc. but this will depend on its growth. It may be that in a year he is ready to change, and another in which it takes 2-3 years.
What does it depend on? Of growth and you see the roots starting to come out from below. If this happens, the best thing to do is change it to a slightly larger pot. Try not to make a change in a large pot because it may be that the watering or the subscriber to which you submit it is not enough, or on the contrary, you go too far, and you will harm the plant.
Plagues and diseases
Before, we told you that this plant is very resistant to pests and diseases. But that doesn’t mean they don’t affect you.
There are two to watch out for: powdery mildew and aphids. If they affect you, you must deal with them because, although they are very powerful, help never hurts.
the reproduction
Do you want to multiply your Euonymus japonicus in a pot? Well, the best way to do that is to take cuttings.
these must take them in spring and summer and we advise you to be at least 10 cm long to be more successful.
It can also reproduce by seed, but it is a very long and slow process. So most opt for cuttings.
Do you now dare with a potted Euonymus japonicus?