The eucalyptus tree is known for its intense aroma and blue-green foliage with a silvery shimmer. The tree has its origins in Australia and is therefore considered oneSun and heat loving plant. However, there are also winter-hardy varieties that thrive well as potted plants in this country. In the article we reveal how you can plant eucalyptus in a pot and care for it properly.
Eucalyptus in a pot – a real eye-catcher for indoors and outdoors
The very special look of the eucalyptus plant makes it a popular choice on balconies, terraces and in the home. In principle it is a woody plant, but the exotic plant is cultivated as both a tree and a bush. Which growth form the plant adopts depends primarily on the cut.
Which eucalyptus as a container plant?
There are more than 600 species of eucalyptus worldwide. While eucalyptus trees form entire forests in Australia, only a few species thrive in our latitudes due to the differences in climate. The must gum eucalyptus, also known as Eucalyptus gunnii, is considered the most popular subspecies in this country. It is cultivated both outdoors and as a container plant. The most popular varieties are Eucalyptus gunni 'Azura' and 'Silverana'.
Other popular species include the lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) and the red eucalyptus (Eucalyptus ficifolia). The former is known for its intense citrus scent and the latter enchants with beautiful red flowers.
If you want to keep the plant at home or on the balcony or terrace, you must note that its leaves are in larger quantitiesare toxic to dogs and cats. The reason for this is thatessential oils, which are contained in the leaves. So it's better to place the eucalyptus in the pot out of the reach of pets.
