Eastern Wahoo
Also known as
burningbush, eastern burningbush, eastern wahoo, wahoo, eastern burning-bush and burning-bush euonymus
Taxonomy
Euonymus atropurpureus
Euonymus
Celastraceae
Celastrales

How to care for Eastern Wahoo

How often to water your Eastern Wahoo

every 9
Eastern Wahoo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Eastern Wahoo in your home

a window
Eastern Wahoo love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eastern Wahoo does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eastern Wahoo in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Eastern Wahoo

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eastern Wahoo after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Eastern Wahoo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Eastern Wahoo 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.
Sunlight Needs
Eastern Wahoo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Eastern Wahoo is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Eastern Wahoo 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!
Fertilizer
Eastern Wahoo grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Eastern Wahoo grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Eastern Wahoo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Eastern Wahoo can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Eastern Wahoo
Eastern Wahoo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
