Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
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Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus gunnii
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Eucalyptus gunnii
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Airy • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 5–24 °C • Avoid below: -10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Upright woody tree.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 150 cm • Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native to Tasmania
Outdoor growing
Outside from 5 °C · outdoors once established
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Eucalyptus gunnii
Eucalyptus gunnii, the cider gum, is a Tasmanian eucalyptus valued in cultivation for its blue-green juvenile foliage. Young plants carry rounded to heart-shaped leaves in opposite pairs, creating a soft, open leaf pattern on pale woody stems.
Even when sold young in a pot, Eucalyptus gunnii develops woody stems and tree-form growth over time. Its compact retail size comes from youth and pruning, while strong light, air movement and measured trimming keep juvenile shoots forming in a container.
Key traits of Eucalyptus gunnii
- Evergreen Myrtaceae tree native to Tasmania.
- Juvenile leaves are rounded to heart-shaped, grey-green to glaucous and arranged in opposite pairs.
- Known as cider gum, with smooth, pale to mottled bark on mature trees.
- Can be pruned to encourage fresh juvenile foliage on young container plants.
Tasmanian tree growth and juvenile foliage
Eucalyptus gunnii forms a woody trunk and, in nature, can become a medium to large tree. The young stems may be rounded or slightly square in cross section, with sessile juvenile leaves clasping the stem. Mature trees develop longer adult leaves and clusters of white flowers, but indoor and patio plants are usually kept in the juvenile stage for foliage quality.
Its Tasmanian origin gives the species a tolerance for cool, bright conditions compared with many tropical houseplants. In a pot, that means it prefers light and air over warmth and enclosure. It can grow quickly when conditions are good, so pruning and pot management are part of normal long-term care.
Container care for cider gum
- Light: Provide very bright light and direct sun after gradual acclimation. Low light makes the stems thin and the leaf spacing loose.
- Water: Water thoroughly, then let the top layer of substrate dry before the next watering. Young potted trees dry faster in warm sun but suffer in permanently wet soil.
- Substrate: Use an open, fast-draining mix with mineral structure. A heavy, compact compost can stay wet around the fine roots.
- Temperature: Cool to moderate temperatures suit it better than hot, still air. Avoid placing it beside radiators or in a dark heated corner.
- Pruning: Prune in spring or active growth to encourage fresh juvenile shoots. Regular light cuts are easier on the plant than severe cuts after weak indoor growth.
- Repotting: Repot before the root ball becomes tight and dry at the core. Handle the roots gently, as eucalyptus can react poorly to rough disturbance.
- Outdoor placement: A bright sheltered outdoor position during suitable weather can improve growth, but acclimate the foliage slowly to stronger sun and wind.
Problems on young Eucalyptus gunnii
- Sparse top growth: Check light first. Eucalyptus gunnii needs much brighter conditions than most foliage houseplants.
- Dry, dropping leaves: Look for a root ball that has dried hard, a pot that is too small or sudden exposure to hot sun.
- Soft yellow leaves: Check whether the substrate remains wet too long. Improve drainage and let the pot breathe between waterings.
- Weak regrowth after pruning: Wait for active growth, increase light and avoid cutting heavily into a stressed or recently repotted plant.
Safety around animals
Eucalyptus is toxic to dogs, cats and horses if eaten. The aromatic oils are part of the risk, so fallen leaves, cut stems and concentrated eucalyptus products should stay out of reach of pets and children.
Botanical name background
Eucalyptus gunnii belongs to Myrtaceae and is native to Tasmania. The genus name refers to the covered flower bud, while gunnii honours Ronald Campbell Gunn, the Tasmanian botanist and plant collector associated with the species.
Young Eucalyptus gunnii shows its cider gum profile through rounded cool-toned leaves on pale woody stems.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Eucalyptus gunnii
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