The Euonymus genus includes more than 200 species of beautiful evergreen shrubs and small trees. In nature, euonymus can reach 5 meters. But at home, the plant is usually pruned and has a more modest size.
Japanese euonymus- most common for home grown type of euonymus. The leaves of this plant are smooth, leathery and oblong-oval with serrations along the edge of the leaf. Types of Japanese euonymus differ in leaf size and color. Euonymus looks the most attractive golden with yellow-green leaves and euonymus silver with white-green leaves. There are euonymus with green foliage, which also does not spoil the beauty of this plant. The flowers of Japanese euonymus are greenish-white, the fruits are red, but room conditions Euonymus practically does not bloom.
In addition to its attractive appearance, Japanese euonymus is a useful plant for the home. It reduces the germ content in the air by 50%.
Japanese euonymus is the least demanding of care among the euonymuses. The variegated forms of this plant need sufficient quantities sunlight, can even tolerate direct sunlight for some time, but the midday sun is still undesirable for them. Variegated euonymus do not really like shady places - this causes them to lose their variegated color and become green. But ordinary green euonymuses feel great in the shade. They don't need a lot of light. Any form of Japanese euonymus can be taken out on fresh air– on the balcony or in the garden.
The plant is very sensitive to high temperatures. Therefore, it is better to put it in a cool place where the temperature will not exceed +23 degrees. To prevent leaf fall in winter time Euonymus needs a temperature of about +12 degrees.
Watering euonymus in the summer is extremely important - water it abundantly, especially if the plant is located in a bright, warm place. The soil should not dry out much between waterings. Often euonymus leaves wither from insufficient watering. In autumn, watering is gradually reduced; in winter, watering is rare and only with water at room temperature. In winter, overwatering should not be allowed, especially when the plant is located in a place where the air temperature is low. Overwatering in this case can lead to rotting of the root system. Fertilizing is carried out from spring to autumn mineral fertilizers once a month.
When caring for euonymus at home, we must not forget about spraying. It is especially important to spray the plant in the summer and when the plant is in a dry room. The water for this procedure must be clean, since salts and impurities may remain on the leathery leaves of the plant. Euonymus also loves washing warm shower. It is most important to carry out shower procedures after the plant is brought into the room to wash away dust and possible pests.
Euonymus transplant
It is advisable to replant young euonymus once a year; adult plants are replanted as needed or once every 2-3 years. The soil for euonymus should be light with a fairly large supply of nutrients. Thus, a mixture of 2 parts turf soil, 3 parts leaf soil, 1 part peat and 1 part coarse sand. A sufficient amount of drainage must be placed at the bottom.
Pruning euonymus
Japanese euonymus lends itself well to pruning and shaping. For faster and more intense plant growth, pruning should be done in the spring. Typically, when the top of a branch is cut, two or four young shoots emerge from the cut point. This way you can achieve a dense crown of the plant. With the right approach to pruning, you can create a variety of plant shapes: balls, cones and other interesting shapes.
Reproduction of euonymus at home
The simplest propagation of Japanese euonymus is propagation by cuttings. Cuttings are taken from the plant in spring and summer. You can take both middle and apical cuttings, the main thing is that they are not woody. They are usually rooted in soil or in water with root formation stimulants, for example, Kornevin. Euonymus takes quite a long time to take root – about two months.
Apart from systematic watering, spraying and diffused light, nothing else is required to care for the cuttings.
Pests and diseases of euonymus
The most common pests of euonymus are spider mites, aphids, and scale insects. Treatment is carried out with insecticides. To prevent pests, the euonymus is washed with foam from laundry soap, the plant is left there for an hour, then washed thoroughly under a warm shower. It is important to leave the euonymus in the bathroom for several hours after this.
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Euonymus is an unusual plant with great species diversity. It is very popular due to its decorative original appearance: it attracts gardeners with beautifully colored foliage and equally unusual flowers. Only one variety can survive at home - Japanese. Further on the peculiarities of planting and caring for this variety of euonymus.
Japanese species: description and main varieties
Under natural conditions, Japanese euonymus can often be found mainly near mixed or deciduous forests of Korea, China and Japan. The plant is an ornamental evergreen shrub or tree that can reach 4-8 m in height.
The flowers are collected in umbrella inflorescences of 30 pieces. The color combination is dominated by yellow and green. Flowering usually begins with the arrival of autumn and ends by mid-October.
The leaves of the bush are quite dense, leathery, have a pointed shape and a beautiful dark green color with a light border. The branches grow in a rapidly vertical direction (at a slight angle of deviation from the trunk).
Unusual leaves of Japanese euonymus
Japanese euonymus calmly tolerates a lack of sunlight; accordingly, it will grow well in the shade and is not afraid of urban conditions (gas pollution and other “tests”). By the way, it is able to purify the air of germs by 50%.
Attention! Euonymus is a unique plant: it needs high-quality, and, most importantly, regular care, because if you neglect it, it will simply stop in its development. An increase in growth will occur only in early spring.
Japanese euonymus is represented by several varieties, the most popular among them are the following (introductory photos are attached):
- Pseudolaurus. In Russia it is grown exclusively as house plant. The variety is considered quite sensitive to temperature changes: at temperatures below +5 degrees the plant will die.
- Dwarf. This evergreen shrub reaches no more than 1 m in height. Their edges are pointed, color outside– bright green, lower – gray.
Dwarf
- Microphyllus. Variegated variety. Reaches a height of no more than 0.5 m. The leaves are painted in two colors: yellow and green. The flowers have a delicate white hue. After the end of the flowering period, very beautiful seed pods are formed on the plant.
Planting a plant
Euonymus is not particularly demanding on the composition of the soil, so a classic mixture of peat, turf, leaf soil and humus is quite suitable for planting it (the ratio of all components should be the same, only the turf is 2 times larger than the rest).
Disembarkation young tree carried out exclusively in moist soil. At first, it is advisable to provide young, high-quality bottom heating for the bush. It is also important to maintain optimal soil moisture and periodically spray the leaves.
Advice. Keep in mind that euonymus takes quite a long time to take root, and when grown not only by seed, but also by cuttings or dividing the rhizome. It is enough just to provide the plant with the necessary components (moisture, fertilizing, etc.) and it will definitely respond with active growth.
Subtleties of care
As mentioned earlier, euonymus needs constant and high-quality care, which will allow achieving luxurious bloom. So, caring for euonymus is represented by a set of the following procedures:
- Temperature and light conditions. Euonymus does not need long and bright lighting: a little shade will be enough for it. But this does not apply to varieties with brightly colored leaves. Such plants should be provided with sufficient light. The optimal temperature is about +25 degrees in summer and not lower than +12 degrees in winter. If the temperature regime is not observed, the euonymus will die.
- Humidity level. The plant does not particularly need moisture, but periodically it is advisable to clean its leaves under the shower. The water should be warm or room temperature.
- Watering. It is necessary to water the tree frequently, but moderately. Remember a simple rule: the soil should not dry out completely in the time between waterings. IN autumn period the amount of watering must be reduced, and in winter - kept to a minimum. To moisten the soil, use only settled water.
- Feeding. In the spring-summer period, it is necessary to feed the euonymus with high-quality complex fertilizers (for deciduous plants) with a frequency of about 1-2 times a month.
- Pruning and replanting. It is advisable to replant the euonymus annually or as needed (usually once every 2-3 years).
Japanese euonymus
The soil for replanting must be light and very nutritious. In spring, the plant should be pruned: usually the shape of the top is adjusted. In this way, you can create a shrub of incredible shapes.
- Disease and pest control.
Euonymus rarely gets sick, so any changes in its appearance often indicate non-compliance with the conditions for growing an ornamental shrub ( frequent watering, lack of light or its excess, etc.).
These are all the subtleties that you need to know about growing Japanese euonymus at home so that your efforts bear fruit. Good luck!
Caring for euonymus at home
Euonymus is part of the Euonymus family and is represented by evergreen shrub. As a rule, it is grown outdoors; for growing euonymus at home, the rooting species and the Japanese variety are excellent. The plant has incredibly attractive fruits from a group of small capsules. The plant is considered unpretentious, therefore caring for euonymus is quite simple, and a novice grower can handle the process of growing it.
HOUSEPLANT Euonymus - CARE AT HOME
LIGHTING
The presented plant is shade-tolerant, but despite this, it is best to place it in a place with good lighting while protecting it from direct sunlight. Leaves may begin to turn yellow if there is insufficient light.
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TEMPERATURE REGIME
Choose a well-ventilated room for growing; the optimal temperature should vary within 25 degrees.
Japanese euonymus - planting, care and propagation
If the temperature exceeds normal, plant development can slow down significantly. During the wintering period, the plant requires a regime within 6-8 degrees above zero. An interesting fact is that euonymus is considered frost-resistant plant and is able to survive even 20 degree frost. In the event that the temperature in the room is winter period will exceed 12 degrees, the plant may shed its leaves.
WATERING
This process should be abundant with the arrival of spring and summer, but as the top layer of soil dries out. In cool months, watering switches to moderate; it is strictly forbidden to over-moisten the soil. Settled water is excellent for watering.
AIR HUMIDITY
Euonymus is completely unpretentious to the level of air humidity, but if you provide it with spraying a couple of times every 7 days, it will be able to reciprocate your feelings.
FEEDING
From the beginning of spring until the beginning of autumn, monthly, you need to feed the plant with special mineral fertilizers.
LANDING
Neutral or slightly alkaline soil is excellent for this process.
CUTTING
As the plant develops, take care to periodically trim weak shoots. Thanks to this process, you can give the plant the desired appearance; during this procedure, be especially careful, because euonymus is a poisonous houseplant.
TRANSFER
Young specimens of the plant are replanted every spring, adult specimens are replanted every 3-4 annual cycle.
REPRODUCTION
Very important point is to comply with the necessary temperature regime from 20 to 25 degrees above zero. After planting, the container is covered on top with glass or polyethylene containers for an effect close to a greenhouse. A houseplant, euonymus, that is properly cared for at home can delight you with its beautiful, healthy appearance for a long time.
Reproduction of euonymus can be carried out by cuttings, using seeds or layering. In the case of growing euonymus at home, cuttings are preferable. In this case, the development process will be as fast as possible. The cuttings are prepared at the beginning of the summer, planted in containers and covered with substrate. A mandatory step is pinching young plant specimens. Rooting of the planted cuttings will occur after a couple of months.
Japanese euonymus (Euonymus japonicus) is a plant of the Euonymus family. Under natural conditions it grows in deciduous and mixed forests, in the subtropics or in temperate areas of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Japanese euonymus is not found in the Far North and the tropics. It is grown in the garden or park, as well as at home as an indoor or greenhouse flower.
Japanese euonymus - deciduous, evergreen with beautiful bicolor leaves and small flowers that appear in midsummer. Euonymus flowers are unremarkable, but the fruits look like small, pink lanterns. Fruits with seeds ripen closer to autumn.
Japanese euonymus.
The leaves of the plant look more decorative than the flowers; they are dense, shiny, with teeth along the edges, and have an original variegated color - yellow-green, gray-green, dark or light and bright. Gardeners have developed several new varieties of euonymus, with different colors and leaf shapes.
Under natural conditions, euonymus can grow up to 7 meters in height, in garden culture- up to 2-3 meters, well, indoor euonymus does not exceed 60-70 cm in height.
Agricultural technology
Japanese euonymus does not require care, but if it does not like the growing conditions in your garden, it will grow only in early spring. The rest of the time there will be no growth of shoots.
As a rule, growth occurs over two periods per season, and with good care in the garden, the Japanese euonymus grows by 15-20 cm over the course of a year. At the end of the euonymus growth period, cones with scales appear on the tops of the shoots - these are the buds from which at the beginning next period growth, new leaves will appear.
These features of the development of euonymus must be taken into account for its proper care; at the beginning of the period of active growth it is fed nitrogen fertilizers, then complex, and during the formation of new buds - potassium-phosphorus.
During the dormant period, feeding is stopped, and watering is carried out only to prevent the soil from drying out. After an active growing season, the plant goes dormant and stops growing. This applies to both indoor euonymus and park varieties.
Caring for euonymus in the garden begins with its planting. To do this, prepare a soil mixture of leaf soil, turf, peat and sand, in which there should be two parts of turf, and one part of the remaining components. However, Japanese euonymus is not picky about soil; ordinary garden soil with the addition of sand is suitable for growing it. If the soil is too acidic, lime is added to it.
In hot weather, watering the euonymus is combined with spraying with water from a hose, but this must be done before or after sunset to prevent sunburn on the leaves.
Reproduction
Japanese euonymus grown in the garden is propagated by dividing the bush, seeds and cuttings.
The division of the bush is carried out early spring before the start of the first period of active growth. 1-2 shoots are separated from the parent bush along with the roots and planted in a previously prepared place. When planting, the stems are cut to a height of 20-30 cm to reduce the load on the roots. New shoots will grow from this stem or from the roots.
To propagate euonymus by cuttings, they are cut from young shoots in June-July. The cuttings should be 6-7 cm long, with at least one internode; before planting, they are treated with a means for developing the root system.
The cuttings are rooted in a mixture of leaf and turf soil, humus and sand. The cutting takes root in 1.5-2 months, after which it is planted in a permanent place, while the new plant is created necessary conditions and provide attentive care.
Euonymus propagation by seeds collected last year occurs in the summer. Before planting, they are stratified at a temperature of 2-3 degrees for 4 months. As a result of stratification, their skin should burst, this will indicate that they can be sown. The seeds are finally peeled and soaked for 1-2 hours in a pink solution of potassium permanganate.
Then they are sown in containers with moistened soil mixture and covered with a transparent cover. After the emergence of seedlings, the cover is discarded, hardening the plants at normal temperature and lighting. IN open ground young plants are planted only the next year, and before that they are given the required temperature at home. Before planting in a permanent place in the garden, the plants are hardened off for 2-3 days, leaving them in the open air.
Euonymus at your home
There are several varieties of Japanese euonymus that can be grown at home as an indoor flower:
- Japanese euonymus, or pseudolaurel - very heat-loving plant, capable of dying at temperatures below +5 degrees, so it can only be grown at home or in offices. Its leaves can be variegated or single-colored, the flowers are white, blooming in late spring.
- Euonymus microphyllus - this variety has variegated, yellow-green, raised leaves. The flowers are small, white, and appear in late spring. This variety is suitable for planting in the garden and for growing at home.
- dwarf euonymus has oblong bicolor leaves and red-brown flowers collected in umbrellas. This is a creeping type of euonymus that can be grown in hanging flowerpots as an hanging plant.
It is best to grow Japanese euonymus at home in a well-lit place in a room on the south side - it will feel equally good in direct sunlight and in diffused light.
With the onset of summer, the flower pot can be taken out to the balcony, veranda or yard. We must not forget that this is a houseplant, you cannot immediately place it under strong rays of the sun, getting used to them must occur gradually. Caring for euonymus at this time should consist of watering and spraying in the morning or evening.
As for the temperature, it should be no lower than +5-10 degrees in winter, and no higher than +25-30 degrees in summer. In winter, the euonymus enters a dormant period, and if you keep it in a warm, heated room, it will begin to shed its leaves.
Caring for indoor euonymus consists of watering and fertilizing, which the plant especially needs during the period of active growth. The buds, from which inconspicuous flowers will eventually develop, can be removed immediately so that the plant does not waste nutrients on them.
To plant euonymus at home, use a mixture of humus, turf and leaf soil, with the addition of river sand. Another option for soil mixture is turf soil with peat and sand.
Favorable conditions and good care contribute to the good development of indoor euonymus, so it needs to be replanted every year at a young age, and every 3-4 years at an “old” age.
Japanese euonymus, growing at home, is fed every 20-30 days in spring and summer with minerals and organic fertilizers. In winter, during the dormant period, fertilizing and frequent watering are not needed.
Japanese euonymus needs to be pruned regularly to form beautiful crown. During pruning, weak, small shoots are removed, as well as shoots growing inside the crown. For intensive tillering, young shoots are pinched.
This plant is ideally suited for the formation of bonsai; its lush branches can be easily given any shape, cut into a cone, a ball, or an animal figure.
Caring for indoor euonymus includes measures to protect against diseases and pests. At home, the plant becomes sick with gray rot, in which a gray coating appears on the leaves and brown spots. As for insect pests, scale insects and spider mites most often harm the plant. Both problems can be solved by spraying chemicals, which can be purchased at a flower shop.
Indoor euonymus is propagated in the same way as garden plant- seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush.
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Ornamental shrubs are becoming increasingly popular today. They can be grown in open ground or indoors. One of these shrubs is Japanese euonymus. In its natural environment, this plant forms dense, impenetrable thickets, in which wolves often make their home. For this, the euonymus received the name privet or wolf's bast.
Japanese euonymus is an evergreen subshrub. The leaves of the plant are dense, their color can be varied and depends on the variety: the leaves can be solid bright green, or they can have white or yellowish stains. In the shade the foliage turns blue-green, and in bright sun it turns pinkish-green.
At home, euonymus grows up to 1 meter in height. The plant begins to bloom in June - July, and in winter it begins a dormant period.
The inflorescences of the euonymus are lush and shaped like umbrellas. Each consists of small flowers various colors - white, red, greenish-yellow. In early autumn, the plant produces capsule fruits.
These fruits are dangerous to human health and life. Eating them even in small quantities causes stomach upset, rapid heartbeat and weakness. Eating more than 30-35 fruits can result in death. If small children or animals live in the house, it is better to move the plant higher.
To avoid misunderstandings, it is better to buy seedlings in specialized nurseries or stores.
It is better to choose a plant with closed roots. In this case, the gardener will have the opportunity to let the plant adapt to new conditions and not rush into replanting. If the seedling has open roots, it must be immediately placed in the ground.
Buying planting material, you need to inspect it and evaluate its quality. Leaves should have a fresh, healthy appearance. There should be no damage, dry areas or rot on the shoot and roots. You need to approach the selection of euonymus seedlings responsibly. Otherwise, there is a risk of buying low-quality material or even another plant that looks similar to Japanese euonymus.
This crop is not too picky about the planting site, so you can grow it in an open, illuminated area or in the shade. However, the plant will feel best in places with “lace” shadow.
The soil in the area where the euonymus grows needs to be moistened regularly. In drought conditions, the leaves will begin to dry out and curl. However, if there is excess moisture, the roots will become wet and the plant will die. It is advisable to choose neutral or alkaline soil mixed with sand.
You can plant shrubs in open ground throughout the warm season. Mandatory requirement- cool weather and well-moistened soil.
The sequence of actions when planting in open ground is as follows:
- A hole is made in the soil, the diameter of which is twice larger size seedling roots.
- A drainage layer is placed at the bottom of the pit. This could be pebbles, broken bricks or expanded clay.
- Humus or compost is placed on top of the drainage layer.
- A bush is planted in the hole at a shallow depth. The soil near the root becomes slightly compacted.
In the first days, the plant needs regular watering.
You can start it at home dwarf shrub or grow bonsai. If we talk about a plant like Japanese euonymus, home care will not cause much difficulty:
Until about 4 years of age, the shrub needs to be replanted annually. new pot. For older shrubs, one transplant per day is enough. 2−3 years.
To rejuvenate the bush and form a crown, it needs to be regularly pruned and pinched. It is best to prune the plant in the spring, this will speed up its growth. When the tip of the shoot is pruned, several young branches grow from this point. Be sure to remove damaged leaves and shoots, as well as old branches. The crown can be given a wide variety of shapes - spherical, conical, etc. To make a tree, cut side shoots and release bottom part trunk To receive dense crown beautiful shape pinch the tops of the shoots.
This ornamental shrub can be grown not only in a house or apartment. You can use it to create a border or hedge, or you can combine several varieties of this shrub and create a beautiful landscape composition.
Euonymus varieties with green, monochromatic foliage are used as a background for brighter plants. In addition, a grown tree can be cut garden figurines. Creeping varieties will help decorate alpine coaster and areas near stone walls.
Caring for euonymus garden plot consists of timely watering and fertilizing. It is very important to ensure that the soil does not dry out, but at the same time not to allow moisture to stagnate in the roots.
In the spring, nitrogen-rich fertilizer is applied to the soil. In summer, you can fertilize the soil with mineral mixtures with potassium and magnesium. In the fall, it will be useful to feed the shrubs with lime or ash; this is done before digging.
To prevent euonymus bushes from growing wider and remaining compact, carefully pinch the tips of the shoots. If this is not done, the bushes will take root with branches located close to the ground. As a result, the plant will look loose and shapeless.
Young plants are covered for the winter; mature shrubs do not need this. You can mulch the soil for the winter using peat, leaves or old sawdust.
If the shrub is properly cared for, it grows quickly and intensively. During the season, several waves of growth can be observed, followed by periods of dormancy.
Propagation using cuttings
It is best to propagate Japanese indoor euonymus using cuttings. Shoots are cut from a bush about 5 years old. The size of the cutting should be approximately 10 cm. The substrate for planting is prepared from a mixture of sand and peat in equal quantities.
In order for the cutting to take root better, it is briefly dipped into the rooting solution.
At home, the cuttings are planted in a container for seedlings and covered with film on top. In this box the seedlings grow for two months. During this time, the cuttings will take root and can be transplanted into separate pots.
Most often, indoor plants are susceptible to infection. spider mite, mealybugs, aphids and scale insects. Signs of infection are changes appearance bushes:
- The appearance of brown or yellowish spots on leaves and stems.
- Changing the shape of sheet plates.
- Curling and falling leaves.
- When attacked by a scale insect, white tubercles remain on the leaves.
- Spider mites form a thin web on a bush.
You can remove aphids or scale insects from a bush using a sponge and soap solution. Then the plant is treated with Biotlin. At the end of the treatment, the plant is rinsed in the shower.
The mealybug is removed from the plant manually, after which it can be treated with Fitoverm or Confilor.
A common disease of indoor euonymus is root rot. External manifestations of this disease may be limp and soft stems or leaves. To save the plant, it is necessary to completely replace the soil, remove damaged areas of the roots, and sprinkle the cut areas with crushed coal. The container and drainage should also be treated for preventive purposes.
Another common fungal disease is shoot rot. To get rid of the scourge, you need to cut off the diseased shoots and treat the wounds with crushed charcoal, as well as a fungicidal agent. If the plant is completely damaged, it will not be possible to save it. In this case, the bush is completely destroyed so as not to infect neighboring plants. Powdery mildew looks like a whitish coating on the surface of leaves and stems. The provoking factor of the disease is high humidity or stale air. The drug Fitosporin-M will help to cope with the problem.
Japanese euonymus is a very beautiful shrub, chosen by property owners not only because of its neat appearance, but also because of its absolute unpretentiousness. Growing such a crop is suitable even for a novice gardener. Let's look at the description of the plant and how planting and care are carried out.
Peculiarities
Japanese euonymus – ornamental plant, grown both indoors and outdoors. The description of the green shrub indicates that its crown is lush, bright and unusual. The leaf blades are dark green, but have a light border. The size of the leaves of the bush is very impressive, and their surface is dense and quite fleshy. Evergreens ornamental trees They also have beautiful fruits.
In a year, the pseudolaurel increases in height by about 15-20 centimeters, but in nature it grows up to 7 meters. Euonymus blooms in July, when the plant is covered with neat green-yellow inflorescences. At home, the plant blooms extremely rarely, since it does not always have enough cool period to form buds. In order to ensure the appearance of buds, it is necessary to keep the plant for 2 months at a temperature of 2 to 10 degrees Celsius.
The fruits grow in September and remain on the branches almost until October. The plant is unpretentious.
Popular varieties
TO popular varieties Euonymus japonica refers to "Latifolius Albomarginatus", characterized by the presence of bright green leaves with white stripes along the edges. "Albomarginatus" looks similar, but the edge of the leaf plate looks narrower.
In the variety "Moon" the leaf plates are painted in a beautiful olive color with yellowish tints. Their border is wide and green.
Variety "Mediolictus" can be identified by its beautiful golden color plates and a green stripe as a border. "Microphyllus" has small green leaves with a golden edge.
Shrub variety "Aurea" characterized by the presence of a green border and a bright yellow longitudinal stripe. "Ovatus Aureus" is dwarf and has small oval-shaped leaves. The color of the leaf plates is a combination of a bright yellow border with an emerald longitudinal stripe.
Shrub variety "Bravo" has dark green jagged foliage. Some leaf blades are decorated with spots of yellow, beige, white or silver, located either in the center or along the edges.
Other well-known varieties of euonymus include the varieties "Marik", "Microphyllus aureovaryegatus" and "Ecstasy".
Subtleties of growing at home
Indoor euonymus is an ideal component for the formation of bonsai. Caring for the plant, in principle, is no different from what is required for street shrubs. Euonymus should be irrigated, fed, sprayed in hot weather, and also taken out onto the balcony on warm days. By the way, spraying is also required when the batteries are turned on. In addition, you will have to worry about regular transplantation. For the first 3 years of life, the potty change is carried out annually, and then one action every 3 years will be enough.
In most situations the plant will also need additional artificial lighting, especially if the window openings of the room face north. Pinching is carried out as necessary to form a beautiful appearance of the euonymus. It is also important to regularly remove all dried, outdated or damaged shoots in any way. If the home euonymus begins to shed its leaves, then the necessary treatment of the bush will have to be carried out.
The temperature in summer should be between 18 and 20 degrees, and in winter it should be maintained at 2-10 degrees Celsius.
The pot can be either plastic or ceramic. The main thing is that the volume of the container allows you to comfortably place it inside. root system. If you move an euonymus from too small to too big pot, then you can provoke acidification of the soil and, accordingly, the death of the plant. Soil for home use It is better to choose loose and nutritious. Easiest to purchase ready substrate, designed for growing decorative deciduous shrubs in apartment conditions.
How to plant in open ground?
Planting euonymus in the garden in open ground is carried out only partially. shady place. It is important to remember that excess sunlight will deteriorate the decorative properties of the deciduous plates of the shrub and cause them to fall asleep. The crop has no special requirements regarding soil. The best solution will be a combination of part of leaf soil, the same amount of peat, a couple of parts of turf or garden soil, as well as river sand. If the soil in the selected area is acidic, then lime should be added to it immediately.
Planting is carried out from May to September on a sunny or rainy day. The hole is formed in such a way that its volume is a couple of times greater than the size of the root system. A drainage layer is formed at the bottom, created from pieces of brick, crushed stone and expanded clay. Next, compost or humus is laid out, and then soil. The seedling is placed vertically in the hole, its roots are covered with soil mixture. Finally, the surface is compacted and properly irrigated.
How to properly care?
Japanese euonymus care is required throughout vegetative period, and in the winter months the plant rests in hibernation. With the onset of cold weather, it is enough to just mulch the tree trunk circle with peat, sawdust or dry leaves. Young shrubs can be additionally protected with burlap or agrofibre.
Watering
Irrigation of the crop should be moderate but regular. Both excess moisture and lack of irrigation are dangerous for the crop. In general, you can focus on the top layer of soil that needs to dry out. In the hot summer months, you can additionally spray the leaf blades about a couple of times a week.
During cold, rainy weeks, stop watering altogether to allow the soil to dry out.
Top dressing
Japanese euonymus needs fertilizers just like any other plant. IN spring time the plant requires nitrogen to grow the green part. Further, mineral complexes containing potassium and phosphorus stimulate kidney development. In winter, feeding the pseudolaurel is not required, since the bush is in hibernation. Fertilizers can be applied as follows: 50 grams of urea in early spring, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in mid-summer and, finally, 300 grams of slaked lime in the fall during digging.
Trimming
The Japanese euonymus does not need complete pruning, but it does need regular pinching. Such processing of the tips should occur with the growth and development of the plant so that the bush grows voluminous, but compact.
Reproduction methods
Japanese euonymus propagates in three main ways: by seeds, cuttings, or by division. Dividing the rhizome is a complicated and not always effective task, so it is used extremely rarely.
The most popular method is cuttings. Branches 5 to 6 centimeters long are pruned in June or July. It is important to ensure that each cutting has at least an internode, and that the surface itself is green and not covered with wood.
If possible, then select for cuttings the bush that has already crossed the 5-year mark. After the procedure, the cutting must be treated with a root stimulator, for example, “Kornevin” and immediately planted in the prepared nutrient soil, located in a greenhouse.
It is better to use a two-layer substrate, the bottom layer of which consists of river sand, and the top layer of loose soil mixture. Full roots will appear in 1.5 months.
It is better to propagate euonymus by seeds in the summer. Preparation for the procedure begins another 4 months in advance - the seeds are stratified at a temperature of 0 to 2 degrees Celsius. When the skin of the seeds bursts, they can be planted. First, the skin is removed, and the samples themselves are disinfected with potassium permanganate. Planting is carried out in loose, fertile and moisture-absorbing soil. Picking into individual containers is carried out when the sprouts stretch 3-4 centimeters.
Diseases and pests
Japanese euonymus often suffers from diseases and insect attacks, and also becomes deformed if not properly cared for. For example, insufficient sunlight leads to the shoots becoming excessively elongated. On the contrary, insufficient lighting contributes to the disappearance of pigment from leaf blades and, accordingly, deterioration in their appearance. Curling of the edges of the leaves may indicate that the bush is located in the sun. Yellowing of the leaves and their gradual falling off indicates excessive irrigation.
One of the most preferred indoor plants these days is the Japanese euonymus, since many varieties, ease of care and excellent survival rate are not a complete list of the advantages of this confident and popular flower-shrub.
Decorative leafy indoor euonymus will help create even more coziness and will qualitatively decorate any interior in an apartment, house, office or outdoors.
A useful and pleasant-looking indoor flower will give home comfort and make your dreams of the most amazing indoor landscaping come true. The article talks about growing plants at home, proper care behind him.
You can also look at the indoor Japanese euonymus in the photo, showing the variety of growing forms:
Variety of species, ease of growing and caring for euonymus
Euonymus is a representative of the flora that feels quite comfortable at home. However, if in nature some of its varieties can reach a height of 5-7 m, then domestic inhabitants grow much lower.
Their varieties can be either deciduous or evergreen - and there are many more such species. The variety of species allows you to create compositions from plants.
The convenience of growing euonymus at home allows you to have this crop in almost every apartment. The subtleties of caring for it can be found further on this page.
If you believe botanical description crops, the leaves have a smooth, opposite structure. Among the diversity of representatives are trees, shrubs, and herbaceous maturations.
Creeping (creeping) varieties - Koopmann and dwarf varieties - are in special demand. And the most best option for home use - Japanese euonymus.
Home friend and decoration - Japanese euonymus
Home cultivation involves different types bright, exotic representative flora, differing not only in names, but also in different proportions combining certain characteristics, growth opportunities, and conditions for caring for them.
Quite convenient and unpretentious in all respects, the Japanese euonymus is a bright decorative representative of its family. This is a true home friend and an amazing decoration for any interior.
The plant and the basic conditions for caring for it can be characterized by the following parameters:
The types of this variety differ in color and leaf size. Their leaves are usually leathery and smooth, oval-oblong, with original serrated edges.
A silver or golden euonymus will look good against the background of any interior, although ordinary green leaves also look presentable and dignified.
The original colors and shapes of the leaves allow the plant to be used as an aesthetically sound decoration for any home or office space.
The possibilities of pruning and shaping a plant can be discussed separately and at length, since with the help of correct, timely pruning, any plant shape can be created.
In addition, more significant benefits have been proven - this representative of the plant world is able to reduce the content of microbes in the air by 50%.
Look at the Japanese euonymus in the photo - isn’t it, this is a unique indoor plant:
A special variety is the domestic dwarf euonymus
A small evergreen shrub is the home dwarf euonymus, the vertical shoots of which can reach a height of up to 1 meter. The leathery, narrow-lanceolate leaves with small teeth along the edges are 4 centimeters long.
The tops of the leaves are pointed and the edges are slightly curved. From August to September, yellow-green pale capsules, the fruits of an ornamental greenhouse plant, ripen. This is a special variety used in bonsai culture.
Under natural conditions, dwarf euonymus grows in valleys and on river slopes in the mountainous areas of the Caucasus, Moldova, Ukraine, North-West China, and Romania. This type was listed in the Red Book of the USSR.
Proper care of euonymus begins with planting
This natural air freshener is absolutely unpretentious in terms of lighting - the plant can be successfully kept both in the most illuminated places of the house or yard, and in shaded ones. The more variegated the color of the leaves, the more light the plant usually needs.
In all other cases, caring for euonymus is also simple and unobtrusive. The representative of the flora is watered abundantly in summer and moderately in winter, and to remove dust, you can give the flower a kind of shower. Proper care of euonymus begins with choosing a location and planting the plant at home.
From the beginning of spring to the beginning of autumn, it is useful to fertilize flowers with complex fertilizers with minerals, feeding the greens approximately once a month. During the growing season, it is necessary to trim off weak and thickening shoots, and pinching and pruning shoots to fluff up the crown should be done every spring.
Young plants are transplanted into larger pots or better soil every year, adult representatives - once every 2-3 years. The most acceptable version of the soil mixture consists of the following components:
- one part of humus;
- one part sand;
- one part of leafy soil;
- two parts of turf soil.
A drainage layer at the bottom of the pot is mandatory. Among the pests, the most dangerous are spider mites, red flat mites, and scale insects. To combat them, you can use different types of insecticides, used in accordance with the instructions for the drugs.
There may be other reasons for the deterioration of the decorative indoor plant. When the light is too bright, the euonymus leaf begins to fade, the edges curl, and the tips begin to dry out quickly.
In winter, low air humidity and high room temperature may cause leaves to drop. When the soil becomes waterlogged, the plant may stop growing and drop its lower leaves.
Application of decorative green decoration in life
Various tinctures and decoctions of the fruits and leaves of these flowers have been used for quite a long time. IN folk medicine There are a large number of recipes that should help with all types of skin, nervous, and internal diseases.
At the same time, given the high toxicity of the poisonous internal staff plant, pharmacologists treat drugs based on it with extreme caution.
The use of decorative green decoration as dosage forms is not recommended; in life there are more simple ways using euonymus as amazing landscaping for apartments and offices.
In the industrial sphere, raw materials of this type (wood of shrubs and trees) are used for the manufacture small size crafts and souvenirs. In the chemical direction, one type of gutta-percha was obtained from the warty and European varieties.
As a decorative growing species, the plant can be used for urban landscaping - tall varieties; as original hedges - individuals of shrub forms. Evergreen creeping plants of this species are relevant and in demand for landscape designers and amateur gardeners.
They look aesthetically pleasing and quite bright in interior designs and gardening compositions; depending on the specific type, they can be of different colors and sizes.
