eucalyptus cinerea

Mealy stringybark, Silver dollar tree.

Care level

Medium

The round, silvery-blue leaves of this aromatic tree create a stunning cloud-like effect that makes it a favorite for both indoor growing and floral arrangements. Its young leaves form perfect circles that release an intense minty-citrus scent when gently touched, making it a wonderfully interactive plant to grow.

Care & maintenance

Light

Direct sunlight

Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.

Temperature

Wide range (7°C - 35°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Upright

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 90 to 180 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The eucalyptus cinerea can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:
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