The most beautiful thing about the eucalyptus is undoubtedly its shimmering bluish leaves. It's all the more annoying when he drops them early. Even in winter it usually retains its foliage in a suitable location. But you don't have to worry about getting sick right away. It is often small but crucial care errors that cause leaf loss. You can find help on this page.
Why is my eucalyptus losing its leaves?
A eucalyptus often loses leaves due to location errors such as too little light or incorrect overwintering. Place it in a bright place and overwinter it at a maximum room temperature of 15°C, but frost-free and with reduced watering and without fertilizing.
Causes
- Wrong location
- Incorrect overwintering
Wrong location
The eucalyptus does not have any particular demands on temperature. You can place it in both warm and cool locations. It becomes problematic if you give your tree too little light. Even with a slight lack of light, the leaves lose their attractive blue color. If the eucalyptus is too dark, it will completely lose its leaves. If he is exposed to high room temperatures at night, this worsens the symptoms.
Incorrect overwintering
During the dormant phase, however, you should not overwinter your eucalyptus too warmly. A maximum room temperature of 15°C is recommended. Under no circumstances should you expose the tree to frost. We strongly advise against overwintering in the fresh air. Only the Eucalyptus gunii variety is hardy and does not suffer any damage even at temperatures down to -20°C. What is tricky, however, is that specimens are often offered in stores that are declared to be “conditionally winter-proof”. These are not nearly as resistant as the Eucalyptus gunii. Often they can only tolerate a few degrees below zero. So don't rely on this name, but bring these plants into your house in winter. A bright location is just as important here as in summer.
Give your eucalyptus enough time to recover in winter. Reduce watering and limit fertilizing completely.
