Vacation on balconies is the best. Having your own eucalyptus on the balcony immediately creates a bit of exoticism. The bright blue of the leaves and the intense scent create a great atmosphere, especially in this location. This guide will give you many more advantages and important care instructions.
How do I care for eucalyptus on the balcony?
Cultivating eucalyptus on the balcony is possible thanks to the slow-growing Eucalyptus gunii variety, sufficient sunlight, a good drainage system and appropriate watering and fertilizing. Regular cutting and repotting are also important care instructions.
The balcony as an ideal location
The common eucalyptus reaches a height of around 35 meters in the wild. In its homeland, distant Australia, there are specimens up to 100 meters high. Nevertheless, with a little care you can manage to cultivate the deciduous tree on the balcony. Keeping them in a bucket is actually extremely worthwhile, because
- The typical smell of eucalyptus drives away insects.
- a sunny balcony creates the best conditions for he althy growth.
- the blue foliage is a special eye-catcher.
- You can harvest the leaves immediately and brew them into an aromatic tea.
- The eucalyptus is undemanding except for cutting.
The right eucalyptus variety
The rapid growth of eucalyptus can cause problems when kept in containers. It is different with the genus Eucalyptus gunii. The variety grows much slower and is also hardy.
Care
Pouring
The eucalyptus tolerates drought better than waterlogging. Make sure the substrate is well-drained. To be safe, build drainage in the pot. Only water the tree when the top layer of soil has dried. If you miss watering once, it's not a problem. However, you should definitely not increase the next watering.
Fertilize
During the growth phase between spring and autumn, fertilize your eucalyptus every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer (€10.00 on Amazon).
Cutting
Keeping it on the balcony is only possible with regular pruning. This can also be strong. Always remove brown leaves and cross-growing branches.
Repotting
Due to its rapid growth, the eucalyptus must be repotted at certain intervals (around twice a year), especially in the first few years. You will know that the time has come by the roots growing out of the pot.
