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Eucalyptus citriodora

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Description

Evergreen tree commonly called lemon-scented gum. The essential oil found in the leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections

Eucalyptus citriodora is a large, handsome evergreen tree, 24 to 40 m in height, tall, straight, open, the graceful crown of drooping foliage. the bark is smooth, white, powdery, sometimes pink, red or blue-grey, on large trunks dark or grey and shaggy.

Juvenile leaves alternate, ovate to broadly lanceolate, sometimes setose, petiolate, sometimes peltate, adult leaves alternate, lanceolate to narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, strongly lemon-scented when crushed. Inflorescence terminal and the compound or axillary and simple, flower buds white, clavate, operculum hemispherical, Fruit ovoid or urceolate. Seeds few, irregularly elliptical relatively large, shiny, black, Eucalyptus leaves are a traditional Aboriginal herbal remedy. The essential oil found in the leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. Oil from the leaves is applied to the skin as a medicine and insect repellent. Lemon eucalyptus oil is used for preventing mosquito and deer tick bites; for treating muscle spasms, toenail fungus.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Eucalyptus citriodora care

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Eucalyptus plants grow?

You can grow Eucalyptus outdoor where it will get more than 6 hrs of sunlight.

How to grow Eucalyptus plant?

Eucalyptus Plant is grown by seeds and cuttings. Consider the following points to grow a plant.
1. Pot size up to 7-10 upper diameter inch with drainage hole.
2. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
3. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
4. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
5. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season.

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

Does Eucalyptus plant repel bugs?

Yes,Eucalyptus plant repels bugs Eucalyptus has a powerful smell that interferes with mosquitoes delicate senses and can make it difficult for them to locate their food sources. The oil from these trees also repels other insects such as ticks, midges and sandflies.

When to plant Eucalyptus trees?

You can plant Eucalyptus tree in the fall and spring season.

Why is my Eucalyptus plant dying?

1. Disease infestation - fungal infection is the main reason to die eucalyptus plant.
2.Due to overwatering or less watering to plant.
3.plant does not get proper sunlight.
4.Lack of Nutrient.

How to plant Eucalyptus tree?

To grow Eucalyptus plant consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(spring-fall).

What does Eucalyptus plant look like?

They are tall evergreen trees with aromatic blue-green adult leaves that are long and slender and hang downwards from single stalks.

Can Eucalyptus grow indoors?

No, you can not grow Eucalyptus indoors because it requires more than 6 hours of sunlight a day

Do Eucalyptus plants smell?

Yes, Eucalyptus plants have distinct aroma especially when you rub its leaves.

Does Eucalyptus plant need water?

Eucalyptus does not need plenty of water and does not drain .water Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

How to use Eucalyptus plant?

Use for tea bags made from ground Eucalyptus leaves. Aromatherapy - Add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to a diffuser or steam bowl. Whole leaves - Hang the leaves in your shower or add them to your bath for a relaxing spa-like experience. Bug repellent.

Does Eucalyptus plants keep mosquitoes away?

Yes, Eucalyptus plant repelsmosquitos because Eucalyptus has a powerful smell that interferes with mosquitos delicate senses and can make it difficult for them to locate their food sources.

Can Eucalyptus trees grow in pots?

Yes, you can grow Eucalyptus trees in a pot until they get so big that they must be planted in the ground. To grow the plant in pot consider the following points
1. Use a pot having 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well-drained soil. To sow seeds make a hole about 1/2 inch in soil, place seeds in it, cover with soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week.

Note - For further details check the product description on nursurylive.com.

How to propagate Eucalyptus plant?

You can propagate the Eucalyptus plant by using seeds and cuttings. But generally growing through seeds procedure is not followed. To grow eucalyptus plant through cuttings consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

Do Eucalyptus trees lose their leaves?

Yes, Eucalyptus tree loses its leaves at the end of the dry season

What color is Eucalyptus plant?

Eucalyptus Tree is a saturated, neutral, mature green with a holly undertone, flower color is Red White Pink and foliage color is blue-green

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