Plant Care Rainbow Eucalyptus

Rainbow Eucalyptus

Also known as

rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum and rainbow gum

Taxonomy

Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Rainbow Eucalyptus

Water

How often to water your Rainbow Eucalyptus

Water needs for Rainbow Eucalyptus
0.5 cups
every 9

Rainbow Eucalyptus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Rainbow Eucalyptus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Rainbow Eucalyptus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Rainbow Eucalyptus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Rainbow Eucalyptus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Rainbow Eucalyptus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rainbow Eucalyptus in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Rainbow Eucalyptus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Rainbow Eucalyptus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rainbow Eucalyptus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Rainbow Eucalyptus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Rainbow Eucalyptus

Rainbow Eucalyptus

Rainbow Eucalyptus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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