Lemon Scented Gum. A distinctive ‘tree’ with lemon scented ‘juvenile’ foliage. Prune hard each year to maintain juvenile foliage and to keep to available space. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Eucalyptus citriodora
A distinctive ‘tree’ with lemon scented ‘juvenile’ foliage. Prune hard each year to maintain juvenile foliage and to keep to available space.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Eucalyptus |
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Species | citriodora |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Lemon Scented Gum |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Lime-free |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Silver leaf |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Seed |
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