Golden Euonymus Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Golden Euonymus, scientifically called Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus', is a shrub with dense, oval leaves often used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It is often used as a hedge, for foundation plantings, or even as topiary art. It is considered toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities.
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Golden Euonymus
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Euonymus japonicus 'Aureo-marginatus'
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Genus
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Euonymus
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Family
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Celastraceae
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Order
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Celastrales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Golden Euonymus Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Golden Euonymus.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Golden Euonymus needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Golden Euonymus needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Golden Euonymus Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Golden Euonymus to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 77°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Golden Euonymus prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Golden Euonymus Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Golden Euonymus. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Golden Euonymus plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Golden Euonymus Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Golden Euonymus plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Golden Euonymus toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Euonymus plants, this variety is toxic to cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Golden Euonymus Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Golden Euonymus, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Golden Euonymus Native Region |
Find out where the Golden Euonymus plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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