Eucalyptus cinerea

Blue Mallee Gum

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Australian native shrub with silvery-blue round leaves and peeling bark, ideal for full sun conditions or dried floral arrangements.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Mallee Gum
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Species Cinerea
Origin Australia
Blooming Creamy-white flowers in late winter to spring
Leaf Color Glaucous blue-grey, silver
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or cactus mix with added perlite for aeration

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, drought tolerant once established, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for best growth and oil production, tolerates some shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring, avoid over-fertilizing which reduces aromatic oil quality

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness, harvest branches for dried arrangements

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar 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 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 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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