Euonymus fortunei emerald gaiety is a shrub that is native to Asia. It is commonly known as the winter creeper shrub. It has dark green leaves with white margins. The leaves are elliptical in shape and grow to about 1-3 inches long. The flowers are small and greenish-white in color. The fruit is a small, purple-black berry.
Related plant:
Euonymus Japonicus Aureus
Related plant:
Euonymus Emerald Gaiety
About soil condition, the Emerald Gaiety (Euonymus fortunei) is best suited to average to slightly acidic soils that are well-drained. It will also do well in more alkaline soils as long as they are not too heavy or clay-like, as this can lead to problems with the plant's roots being unable to breathe. The Emerald Gaiety is not particularly fussy about soil types, but it prefers soil that is on the more moist side.
Just like other plants, euonymus fortunei emerald gaiety needs sun to grow and be healthy. The amount of sun this plant needs depends on where it is growing and the time of year. In general, this plant prefers full sun to partial shade, but it can also tolerate some shade, especially in the summer. If you are growing this plant in a pot, make sure to choose a pot that is big enough to allow the roots to spread out and the plant to get the sun it needs.
The temperature conditions required for optimum growth of Emerald Gaiety Euonymus fortunei are a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius. This plant is native to China and prefers humid conditions. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has dark green leaves with white margins. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are white and fleshy.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is around 60-70%. If the humidity drops below 50%, the leaves will start to turn brown and drop off. If the humidity is too high, the leaves will start to get yellow spots.
The fertilizer, usually the plant food, is important for the euonymus fortunei emerald gaiety. The root takes in the fertilizer and stores it. The root is important to the plant because it helps support the plant and hold it in the ground.
Pruning euonymus fortunei emerald gaiety is important to maintain its shape and size. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide, so regular pruning is necessary to keep it looking its best. When pruning, be sure to remove any dead or damaged branches and to cut back the plant by one-third to one-half its total height. This will encourage new growth and keep the plant from becoming too large for its space.
Propagation of euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is typically done through rooting stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should have 2-3 leaves. Cut the bottom leaves off of the cutting and dip the cut end into rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a well-drained potting mix and water well. Keep the potting mix moist but not wet and in a few weeks, the cutting should root. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.
Usually, the plant growth rate in garden and cultivation conditions is about 30 cm (1 ft) per year. However, given the right conditions and plenty of space, this plant can grow up to 10 times that rate. The main thing that limits its growth is the size of the pot it is growing in. Once the roots have filled the pot, the plant's growth will stop.
Common problems for this kind of plant are scale and dieback. If you see any of these problems, you should treat the plant immediately. To treat scale, you can use a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap. For dieback, you can prune away the affected areas and treat the plant with a fungicide.
Source:
Euonymus, Winter Creeper (Euonymus fortunei)-Hort Answers
Species: Euonymus fortunei - woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu
'Emerald Gaiety' Wintercreeper - courses.missouristate.edu
