Eucalyptus tree: Meaning, pictures, how to grow, care at home

Eucalyptus tree (eucalyptus tree) is a tree that is grown a lot in Vietnam. Learn the meaning, classification of eucalyptus trees. Summary of 5 beautiful images of eucalyptus trees.

Eucalyptus is a very popular tree in our country because of its ability to adapt to the soil in many places. In addition, this plant also has many uses. It can be used in construction, industry, medicine and many other fields with high economic benefits. Today, let's learn about this plant with Bach Hoa XANH!

1. What is a eucalyptus tree (eucalyptus tree)?

Origin and meaning of eucalyptus tree

After April 30, 1975, the Ministry of Forestry has renamed eucalyptus (mint tree) to eucalyptus. In English, Eucalyptus is called Eucalyptus spp and Australia is the place to grow this tree, the genus eucalyptus (ie the genus Eucalyptus) has at least more than 70 species growing from the plains is at sea level. Grown from highland plains, from valleys to high mountain passes.

This species has Derived from the Australian eucalyptus treesown in the 1950s. The first type of eucalyptus introduced in the south is called eucalyptus tree because the leaves are curved, shaped like a sickle. The leaves smell like peppermint oil.

White eucalyptus E. camaldulensis and E. tereticornis in particular, they usually live in a place with a temperature of 18 - 32 degrees C and The average rainfall is 1,400-1,800 mm/year. The altitude is from 100 to 300 m above sea level, the thickness of the soil layer is from 50 to 100 cm, the yellow-brown alluvium is the best.eh. Suitable for acidic and alkaline soil groups, but not very suitable for sandy, semi-arid soils. Salty alkaline soils, moving sandy soils, alkaline soils, mountain humus soils, and inert rock erosion are not suitable.

Origin and meaning of eucalyptus tree

Feng shui meaning of eucalyptus tree

Reminder

Eucalyptus tree is like a tower in life that we all have to prepare everything to conquer them.

When you want to make an important decision, you must be very careful and, if possible, ask for guidance from those who have gone before you so that you can make the best decision.

Increase energy

Eucalyptus trees are strong, vigorous and hard to be damaged by the environment. That's why they also symbolize indomitable, strong, stubborn in life. In addition, they bring awareness in the need to keep the body healthy and fit, enhancing longevity.

Feng shui meaning of eucalyptus tree

Characteristics and classification of eucalyptus trees

Characteristics of eucalyptus trees

Eucalyptus is a woody plant. Leaves are usually elongated, curved, slightly moldy white or dark green, contains Eucalyptone oil with the aroma of Melaleuca oil. Short flowers, cotton-shaped fruit about 1 cm long, containing many small dark brown seeds.

Eucalyptus is not a plant that grows naturally in our country, but shows it very suitable for the soil and climate of Vietnam. In particular, they are concentrated in the forest and can be scattered in residential land. The tree is grown from plains to plains and highlands.

Features of Eucalyptus

Classification of eucalyptus tree varieties

Eucalyptus is a genus of eucalyptus, a species of plant have flowers in the family Myrtaceae. There are about 700 speciesi, most of which have Origin from Australia. Some are in New Guinea, Indonesia, Taiwan and the far North of the Philippines.

In Vietnam, there are the following popular varieties of eucalyptus:

  • Red Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus camaldulensis is suitable for lowland areas
  • White Eucalyptus: Eu.alba, suitable for the area near the sea
  • Small leaf eucalyptus: Eu. Tereticornis, suitable for the hilly area of Thua Thien Hue
  • Willow eucalyptus: Eu. Exserta, suitable for the northern highlands
  • Lemon Eucalyptus: Eu. Citriodora, suitable for lowland areas, leaves contain lemongrass essential oil
  • Eucalyptus leaves gourd: Eu. globules, suitable for the highlands
  • Big Eucalyptus: Eu. grandis, suitable for alluvial soil
  • Wet Eucalyptus: Eu. saligna, suitable for the highlands of Da Lat
  • Black Apricot Eucalyptus: Eu. Maidenii, suitable for highland like Lam Dong

Eucalyptus trees have at least 700 species

2. Effect of eucalyptus tree (eucalyptus tree)

  • In Vietnam, eucalyptus has many uses but Mainly used for timber. Growers usually cut down about 5-7 years to create anti-eucalyptus trees in the processh build and make eucalyptus poles appear in irrigation. Addition the production of pulp or chipboard is called okal . board (panneau de copaux).
  • Colds and respiratory problems: Fresh leaves help relieve sore throat, sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil vapor helps to clear the nose
  • Reduce stress: Oil and eucalyptus leaves helpp relieve stress and relax effectively, In addition, it calms and sedates, relieves fatigue
  • Anti-inflammatory activity: Drinking eucalyptus tea helps fight inflammation, relieve pain and protect the heart. Eucalyptus tea is suitable for patients with asthma, arthritis or muscle tension.
  • Has the effect of preventing cancer
  • For healthy skin: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, eucalyptus oil is effective in treating a number of skin diseases.

3. How to grow and care for eucalyptus trees (eucalyptus trees)

How to grow eucalyptus at home

Technique of sowing eucalyptus seeds

Harvest time from mid-February to the end of April, the fruit is gray-brown in color and is suitable for harvesting. After picking, let it dry and shake it off after a few days. Collect seeds and bhallucinogen in a sealed box, Cool to maintain germination for up to 2 years. Seedling should choose trees with straight stems, good growth, no pests, aged from 7 years or more.

Preparing for sowing: Good, new, good living environment. Give in a perforated plastic tray or sow in a nursery bed cover 50% light. When planting, pay attention to the seeds (very small eucalyptus seeds) sprinkled on the watering can like pepper and lightly spray the watering can twice a day.

When the second eucalyptus leaf appears, transplant the plant into the prepared potting bag. When transplanting, take care not to bend or twist the roots. After transplanting, leave in the nursery for 1-2 weeks to root gradually. When the tree is healthy (about a month), remove the mulch during the care period, paying attention to a dry place. Do not wet or dry the pot. Trees can be maintained about 1.5 months maybe planted at a height of 35-40 cm.

Eucalyptus trees are mainly used for wood

How to care for eucalyptus trees

Eucalyptus absorbs nutrients independently, but it must be in moderation. Eucalyptus is grown with density of 1,500 - 2,000 plants/ha. The hole size is 20x20x20cm. Whether to fertilize or not depends on investment conditions and soil type. If there is a condition, then immediately fertilize the planting hole. When growing plants by machine, row spacing should be 3.5 m. And tree from tree more than 2m.

Notes when planting and caring for eucalyptus trees

When you see the eucalyptus tree Losing leaves indicates that your plant is undernourished. To fix this situation, you need kill weeds that are competing for the plant's nutrition.

Sowing eucalyptus seeds

In winter you can Use grass carcasses to root, retain water for plants, reduce soil dryness, and retain certain moisture for the eucalyptus tree to grow and develop.

4. 5 beautiful pictures of eucalyptus trees (eucalyptus trees)

Eucalyptus seedlings are quite cheap, only from 15,000 - 24,000 VND / tree

Eucalyptus tree flowers

Eucalyptus tree leaves

Eucalyptus tree for wood for business

Eucalyptus forest

Above is the basic information about the characteristics and uses of eucalyptus trees, hope that the above article has helped you better understand this plant!

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