Eucalyptus pulverulenta, commonly known as silver-leaved mountain gum, is a species of straggly tree or mallee that is endemic to southern New South Wales. It grows in grassy woodland on hillsides and mountains.
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Eucalyptus pulverulenta
What is the plant
Eucalyptus pulverulenta is known as the Silver-leaved Mountain Gum and develops into a tall shrub or small tree. In cultivation the species is usually seen as a tall, spreading shrub. The Silver-leaved Mountain Gum is an unusual Eucalypt because it retains juvenile foliage into maturity. Plants rarely produce adult leaves. Leaves, young stems and inflorescences have a powdery white bloom. This is the meaning of the species name. The juvenile leaves are silvery-grey, round and opposite. Cream flowers are carried in clusters of three in the upper leaf axils. Flowering occurs between May and November. Large fruits are cup-shaped and often retain the powdery bloom.
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
min 8b
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Early morning or evening is the best time for watering them. this promotes maximum usage of water and the cooler temperatures reduce evaporation. water eucalyptus deeply rather than shallow sprinkles. this helps leach soil of salt buildup and allows water to reach the deeper roots.
Pruning
Trim off any dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.
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Sunlight
12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Loam soil facilitates plant growth in three key ways. Aeration: The varied particle sizes in loam create a loosely-packed soil that allows oxygen to flow freely to plant roots. Nutrient retention: The presence of clay in loam ensures that nutrients cling to the soil, rather than being washed out by water.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of −9.4°C (15°F).
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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
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