spinning gum

How to Grow and Care for spinning gum

spinning gum · Eucalyptus perriniana
Also known as: round-leafed gum; silver dollar gum

Grow in slightly acidic soil that does not dry out with full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds

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

Planting and Growing spinning gum

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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 typeClay · 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 that does not dry out with full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds

How to Water spinning gum?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for spinning gum?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for spinning gum?

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What Soil Is Best for spinning gum?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for spinning gum?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize spinning gum?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune spinning gum?

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 spinning gum?

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

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How to Transplant spinning gum?

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How to Care for spinning gum in Winter?

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How to Plant spinning gum?

Grow in slightly acidic soil that does not dry out with full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds

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How to Repot spinning gum?

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How to Harvest spinning gum?

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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 spinning gum

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Attributes of spinning gum

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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OriginSoutheastern Australia

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus perriniana
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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