Eucalyptus pulv. 'Baby Blue' - C3 + cane

Description
The Silver-leaved Mountain Gum (Eucalyptus pulverulenta) is a very popular container plant. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained and humus-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Silver-leaved Mountain Gum reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The leaves of Silver-leaved Mountain Gum are silver-blue.

Spread
Australia.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Eucalyptus pulverulenta can reach a height of 1 - 2.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be washed off over the bath. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, winter garden