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Plant Care Guide

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Silver Drop'

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

'Silver Drop' Eucalyptus is a great aromatic herb and has a lovely small, silvery leaf . These stems work well in any arrangement and can be used both fresh and dried. Add this great filler to your flower garden - works well with all cut flowers and ornamental herbs. Medicinally, the essential oils from Eucalyptus 'Silver Drop' are used to relieve respiratory and sinus congestion and infection, rashes, sores and asthma. These oils are also used in deodorants,bath oils, shampoos and in Aromatherapy products. The plant also works as a garden plant, both in the ground or in a container. It can be brought indoors to winter over. Eucalyptus enjoys the sun! Order some from The Growers Exchange and we'll ship it to you, healthy and ready to plant, just in time for spring!

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Eucalyptus_Silver_Drop_p/her-euc01.htm

Buy

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Plant

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Sow Seeds

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Fertilize

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Water

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Prune

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Mulch

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Protect

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Pest/Disease Inspection

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Treat for Pest/Disease

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Transplant

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Propagate

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Harvest

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Special requirements

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