Propagate eucalyptus using cuttings

Cuttings rather unsuitable

Because the fast-growing eucalyptus regularly cut it seems to offer itself to cut its branches as cuttings multiply.
But even gardening experts sometimes despair of the multiplication through cuttings. Cuttings are offered on the Internet again and again, but the chances of success of a successful propagation are very low.

Eucalyptus is better to multiply by sowing

A better method is definitely through propagation Seeds. You can also get these on the Internet, in the nursery or you can take the seeds from your own eucalyptus.

proceed

1. Stratify the seeds by refrigerating them for a week.
2. Prepare Growing pots with earth before.
3. Mix to it Potting soil optionally with Perlite,(€ 39.50 at Amazon *) Coconut humus, Birms, peat or conventional sand.
4. Place the seeds on the surface of the earth and only press them lightly into the earth (the eucalyptus is a light sprout).
5. Place the
   Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) in a bright, warm place. Temperatures of 20-25 ° C are ideal.
6. Water the substrate at regular intervals so that the soil does not dry out but does not form waterlogging.
7. Wait three to five weeks for the eucalyptus to germinate.
8. Once the shoots have reached a length of 10 cm, you can put the eucalyptus in one bucket or in the gardenplants.

Advantages and disadvantages of your own rearing

Advantages:

• Cost savings
• Proud of their own cultivation
• Propagation via seeds is very likely to be successful
• Simple process
• Little material required
• Relatively short germination time

Disadvantage:

• Home grown eucalyptus bloom not.
• A sunny one Location is definitely required.