Burning Bush Plant
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a shrub that grows 6-10 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-4m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Euonymus alatus
Climatic Condition
Asia, North America
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
40-70%
Potting media
Ornamental
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
3-6kg
Flowering Time
Autumn
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Landscaping plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% compost, 20% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, Canker, Scale Insects
White, powdery growth on leaves, Leaf spots, twig dieback, Dark spots on leaves, Branch dieback, sunken lesions, Yellowing leaves, honeydew, sooty mold
Neem oil, sulfur, Prune and dispose of infected parts ,Remove and destroy infected leaves, Prune and dispose of affected branches, Prune infested branches, neem oil
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)
HEALTH BENEFITS
Some species of Euonymus have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for circulation, anti-inflammatory effects, and pain relief. However, parts of the plant can be toxic.