Plant Care Winged Burning Bush

Winged Burning Bush

Also known as

Corky spindletree, Winged spindle and Winged euonymus

Taxonomy

Euonymus alatus
Euonymus
Celastraceae
Celastrales

How to care for Winged Burning Bush

💦 Water

How often to water your Winged Burning Bush

Water needs for Winged Burning Bush
0.5 cups
every 9

Winged Burning Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Winged Burning Bush

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Winged Burning Bush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Winged Burning Bush: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Winged Burning Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Winged Burning Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Winged Burning Bush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Winged Burning Bush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Winged Burning Bush: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Winged Burning Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Winged Burning Bush is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Winged Burning Bush →

Common Winged Burning Bush Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Winged Burning Bush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Winged Burning Bush Water Frequency →

Winged Burning Bush Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Winged Burning Bush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Winged Burning Bush Light Requirements →

Winged Burning Bush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Winged Burning Bush is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Winged Burning Bush is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Winged Burning Bush Edible? →

Winged Burning Bush Toxicity to Cats →

Winged Burning Bush Toxicity to Dogs →

Winged Burning Bush Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Winged Burning Bush does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Winged Burning Bush →

What Are Healthy Winged Burning Bush Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Winged Burning Bush grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Winged Burning Bush will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Winged Burning Bush Lifecycle →

Winged Burning Bush Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Winged Burning Bush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Winged Burning Bush Temperature Tolerance →

Winged Burning Bush Hardiness Zones →

Is Winged Burning Bush a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Winged Burning Bush can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Winged Burning Bush, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Winged Burning Bush

Winged Burning Bush

Winged Burning Bush


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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