Euonymus japonicus Aureovariegatus

Golden Privet

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Hardy evergreen shrub with glossy leaves featuring bold cream-yellow edges. Tolerates shade and pruning well; popular for hedges or container topiary.
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Plant Details

Common Name Golden Privet
Family Celastraceae
Genus Euonymus
Species Japonicus
Variety aureovariegatus
Origin East Asia
Blooming Small greenish-white flowers in late spring, followed by pink fruit capsules.
Leaf Color Dark green with creamy yellow margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

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Watering

Keep moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; outdoors prefers morning sun or dappled shade to preserve variegation.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring-summer).

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood timely.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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