Comments on: Growing Eucalyptus From Seeds

By: planting eucalyptus tree

planting eucalyptus tree — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:43:28 +0000

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:32:04 +0000

Thanks to all of you.

I am delighted to report that my little seedlings are now nearly six feet tall.

I have them staked loosely.

Next question: When and how to prune?

Elizabeth

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:25 +0000

These are all good comments. Timing sometimes determines the actions here. Cold, windy, wet weather can cause damage to young seedlings, so find a sheltered well lit warm spot in this case. Ideally, potting on, or planting out shoiuld be done when the ground is warm, ie spring or autumn. As this is often not possible, modify what is done by extra water, or adding a shelter of some sort, or a suitable mulch.

Surprisingly, young Eucalypts will hold in deep pots for quite a long time. ‘Deep pots’ means around 150mm (6″). The trick is to keep the water up to thirsty root systems.

By: Kozan

Kozan — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:28:15 +0000

Elizabeth, from reading around the net it is a good idea to plant them outside before they get too big for the pot. If they stunt then they might take a couple years to recover or not even be able to recover.

With direct or partial sun, you will need to check around for more information.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:44:16 +0000

Elizabeth;

have you planted them out now? They can usually stay in pots for quite a while, just be carefull they are not getting root bound as they have a tendency for their roots to spiral around the sides of the pots, unless you are using root training pots which have ridges down the inside to force the roots down.
Full sun or shade depends on the species you have, though most Eucalyptus grow in full sun.

Paul

Canberra Australia

By: Elizabeth Crown

Elizabeth Crown — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:52:47 +0000

My seeds sprouted and are now about 3 inches high with 2 sets of leaves. Now what?

I’m in Palo Alto, California, and our weather is sublime.

Should I leave the seedlings in the pot a while longer or should I plant them and when?

And should they be planted in direct or partial sun?

Thank you.