Fern Pine Plant
Eucalyptus (Afrocarpus gracilior) is a tree growing 10-50 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
2-3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China, Japan
Climatic Condition
Subtropical to Tropical
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Water regularly; prefers moist soil
Plant Weight
2-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 - 0.6
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental use
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used for ornamental purposes; attractive foliage.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Aphids, Mealybugs
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
Fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Stomach aches: Decoctions or infusions of the bark can be used to treat stomach aches.
- Itching rashes: Bark decoctions can be applied to itching rashes.
- Tuberculoid meningitis and sunburn: Pulverized seeds can be applied to treat tuberculoid meningitis and sunburn.
- Gonorrhea: In Ethiopia, the seed oil is used to treat gonorrhea.
- Chest complaints: The sap is used as a remedy for chest complaints