Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus / Gum Tree

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Fast-growing aromatic trees/shrubs from Australia, prized for medicinal oils and silvery foliage. Often too large for long-term indoor cultivation.
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Plant Details

Common Name Eucalyptus / Gum Tree
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Origin Australia
Blooming Rare indoors, white/cream flowers in spring or summer depending on species
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green (glauca)
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or loamy soil, slightly acidic pH preferred

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Watering

Allow topsoil to dry completely between waterings; drought tolerant once established but avoid root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun outdoors; indoors needs maximum southern exposure to prevent leggy growth and leaf drop

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer monthly during spring/summer growing season only

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Pruning

Prune heavily in early spring to control size and shape, remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle Scale Insect

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 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% 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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