Does your garden bloom in the brightest of colors, but your apartment looks a bit desolate and plain? Just get the colorful plant pile into your own four walls. Hard to believe, but the eucalyptus is wonderful for this. Don't you think that the Australian deciduous tree also thrives as a houseplant? With the care instructions on this page, you will definitely succeed in cultivation.
The Eucalyptus gunnii is particularly suitable as a pot plant
care instructions
The eucalyptus is a very undemanding plant. Outdoors it hardly demands the attention of the gardener. As a houseplant, on the other hand, regular care is required. Above all, the pruning is indispensable, otherwise the deciduous tree will quickly become too big. However, the eucalyptus thanks you for careful care with a bluish shimmering leaf dress and a unique look. Especially as a houseplant it is a very special eye-catcher.
location
The special thing about the eucalyptus is its slightly bluish shimmering leaves. It is important to place it in a suitable location so that it can fully develop its foliage color. It should be warm and sunny, although cooler temperatures (especially in winter) are acceptable. The most important thing is sufficient light. Too little sunlight leads to fading of the leaves. But be careful, under these conditions the eucalyptus grows rapidly in the air.
pour
Make sure the root ball is always moist. Under no circumstances should waterlogging occur. It is therefore recommended to let the substrate dry on the surface before the next watering. In winter you can reduce the amount of water a little.
Fertilize
It is best to plant your eucalyptus in normal potting soil. To encourage development, use a universal fertilizer from spring to fall. Fertilize the deciduous tree every two weeks.
To cut
- Without pruning, eucalypts reach a height of five meters.
- As a houseplant, pruning is possible all year round.
- Cut back the plant vigorously.
- Regularly remove all laterally growing branches.
- Do not cut into the roots.
- Otherwise, the eucalyptus is very tolerant of pruning.
tips
The Eucalyptus gunii variety is particularly suitable for indoor cultivation. With an increase of 40 cm per year, the cultivar grows more slowly than the other eucalyptus species.
repot
Since eucalypts are known for their rapid growth, you should repot the houseplant annually. In the first few years, this may even be necessary twice a year.