TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Eucalyptus cinerea
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar GumFamily: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
Trees are usually mature in the juvenile leaf phase but can often produce intermediate and adult leaves which are stalked, broad-lanceolate to 11 x 2cm, concolorous, greyish-blue and glaucous. Foliage has the smell of menthol.
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.
Similar plants:
- Corymbia ptychocarpa, Eucalyptus ptychocarpa (Swamp Bloodwood, Red Bloodwood, Spring Bloodwood )
- Corymbia setosa, Eucalyptus setosa (Rough-leaved Bloodwood)
- Corymbia terminalis, Eucalyptus terminalis (Bloodwood)
- Corymbia torelliana, Eucalyptus torelliana (Cadaga, Cadaghi, Gumtree, Torell's Eucalyptus)
- Eucalyptus albopurpurea (Purple-flowered Mallee Box, Port Lincoln Mallee)
- Eucalyptus calycogona (Gooseberry Mallee, Square fruited Mallee)
- Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
- Eucalyptus citriodora, Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus, Citron-scented Gum, Lemon Scented Gum)
- Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus, Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)
- Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum )
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/eucalyptus_cinerea.htm
Silver Dollar Gum, Argyle Apple. The Eucalyptus cinerea grows to an average of 20 to 30 feet tall. Young leaves are round, grey-green, and about 1 inch in diameter and grow opposite each other on the stem. They become longer, more oval shaped with pointed ends as they get older. The flowers are a creamy white and grow in 1 inch clusters. The bark is reddish-brown and fibrous. Because of its aromatic and long lasting quality, the young leaves are a "best seller" as medicines to treat many sicknesses such as: infections, colds, flu, sore throats, bronchitis, pneumonia, aching, stiffness, neuralgia and even some skin infections.
Sow seeds on the surface of sandy mix, water only when nearly dry. Keep warm in bright light. Avoid dry air.
The trick to germinating eucalyptus seeds (which are tiny almost like dust) is keeping them wet. Take the seed packet and add water to allow the "dust" to soak overnight. Set up a container with a mixture of sand and soil. Water well and seal the top with plastic (Saran wrap will work). Place the covered container in a sunny area and seeds will sprout within a week.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Sow seeds on the surface of sandy mix, water only when nearly dry. Keep warm in bright light. Avoid dry air.
The trick to germinating eucalyptus seeds (which are tiny almost like dust) is keeping them wet. Take the seed packet and add water to allow the "dust" to soak overnight. Set up a container with a mixture of sand and soil. Water well and seal the top with plastic (Saran wrap will work). Place the covered container in a sunny area and seeds will sprout within a week.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster