Hydrogen peroxide helps break down the seed coating, helping it germinate quicker and more easily. Make sure the water is room temperature. If it’s too hot or too cold, the seeds may not germinate.
Try not to clump or pile them together or they won’t germinate as easily.
Try adding water to parts of the paper towel that don’t have seeds on it, such as an edge or corner so it soaks up the water without moving the seeds.
Use a sealable plastic bag to help contain the moisture.
For the sprouts, any standard potting mix will work just fine to help them grow into seedlings and establish their root systems.
If you’re purchasing rainbow eucalyptus from a grower or nursery, make sure they’re at least 4 inches (10 cm) tall. in a single growing season!}}
You can plant the eucalyptus trees as late as the end of August if you live in a location that doesn’t have harsh winter freezes.
Don’t choose a location beneath a structure so the trees won’t grow through them!
Place the container into the hole to check to see if it’s deep and wide enough to fit it.
Be careful not to break or damage the roots when you separate them.
Tropical fruit tree soil is full of microbes and micronutrients that will help your rainbow eucalyptus thrive. Look for tropical fruit tree soil at your local home improvement store or by ordering some online.
The amount that you need to water the transplants will vary depending on how big of a hole you dug and how damp the soil is.
Rainbow eucalyptus trees are very sensitive to frost and may die in as little as 24 hours after a hard freeze. If you don’t live in a location that experiences hard freezes, you don’t need to mulch your rainbow eucalyptus trees.
Check to see if the soil is moist by scraping it with your finger. If it’s slightly damp, you don’t need to add any more water.
In temperate climates, mid-summer through early fall runs from the end of June to the end of August. Your trees will grow dramatically during the growing seasons, and within 3-5 years after transplanting them into the ground, they’ll start displaying their famous colors on their trunks!
