Mount Wellington peppermint

How to Grow and Care for Mount Wellington peppermint

Mount Wellington peppermint · Eucalyptus coccifera
Also known as: Tasmania snow gum

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Mount Wellington peppermint

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

How to Water Mount Wellington peppermint?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mount Wellington peppermint?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Mount Wellington peppermint?

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What Soil Is Best for Mount Wellington peppermint?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Mount Wellington peppermint?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Mount Wellington peppermint?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Mount Wellington peppermint?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Mount Wellington peppermint?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

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How to Transplant Mount Wellington peppermint?

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How to Care for Mount Wellington peppermint in Winter?

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How to Plant Mount Wellington peppermint?

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

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How to Repot Mount Wellington peppermint?

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How to Harvest Mount Wellington peppermint?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

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The Toxicity of Mount Wellington peppermint

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Attributes of Mount Wellington peppermint

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginTasmania

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus coccifera
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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