Grow Your Own Eucalyptus Plants/Trees! *Baby Blue Gum*

We are pleased to offer Baby Blue Gum Eucalyptus Plants growing in 4” pots. Grow your own aromatic eucalyptus instead of buying it! One of our best sellers and they sell out FAST. We have limited quantities. T

Eucalyptus has a distinct, menthol-like fragrance and it is a popular herb for home remedies. In the garden, it is most often used as an ornamental and it makes a stunning indoor plant. Many crafters enjoy incorporating the dried leaves in their creations as well.

You may be most familiar with eucalyptus as the favorite plant of Australia's koala, which is where the tree is most plentiful. Eucalyptus essential oils are also very common and useful throughout your home for everything from cold remedies to aromatherapy.

Eucalyptus is a fascinating plant with an exotic flair and many uses. It is definitely one to consider adding to your container garden or planting as an annual.

In USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10, eucalyptus grows into trees of towering heights. These trees are the very same ones that feed the koala bears in Australia. For the home gardener, however, eucalyptus is grown as a potted shrub or plant.

It is trimmed back often and the resulting branches are most commonly used for crafts.

For the gardener in cooler climates, grow eucalyptus in pots and bring them indoors for the winter.

Eucalyptus can also be grown as an annual as well. You will not get the huge branches that are available in craft stores, yet you can easily gather enough leaves to dry for your family's needs throughout the winter.

Eucalyptus is also used as a very pretty indoor plant. When growing it indoors, note that eucalyptus is considered a heavy feeder and requires full sun. Highly adaptable to most soils, the main concern is to pay close attention to basic feeding, lighting, and watering needs.

It is interesting to note that many varieties of eucalyptus also produce such fragrant blossoms in the wild, that they are considered highly desirable for attracting bees. For most of us, this may not apply as the plant will probably not blossom under less than optimal conditions.

Make your own eucalyptus massage oil by putting several leaves in a sealed container of olive oil. Leave for at least three weeks and strain leaves out before using.