How to grow and prune eucalyptus

1. How to grow eucalyptus

1. Soil: It likes loose, fertile and well-drained soil. When breeding, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil and peat soil to prepare the required soil. After mixing, it is best to add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to improve the fertility of the soil, which will be more beneficial to its later growth.

2. Temperature: It likes a warm environment. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 15 and 25 degrees. It is not resistant to high temperatures and has poor cold resistance. Therefore, attention should be paid to temperature control in summer and winter.

3. Light: It likes light and should be placed in a bright place with plenty of sunlight during the growing season. It is best to get 6 hours of light a day. It needs to be exposed to sunlight all day in spring, autumn and winter, and should be avoided from the scorching sun in summer to avoid sunburn.

4. Fertilizer and water: During the growing season, fertilizer and water should be applied reasonably. Water frequently to keep the soil moist. Liquid fertilizer should be applied every 20 days to promote more vigorous growth.

2. How to prune eucalyptus

When pruning eucalyptus, you should do it according to the overall growth trend. It is recommended to use light cutting and the pruning length should not be greater than half of the branch. The side branches below 35 cm from the bottom of the main trunk can be cut off in time, and the main trunk should be topped to promote the sprouting of side branches and make the plant fuller.