Origins
Eucalyptus is a member of
the Myrtacae family, and its
name comes from the Greek
word kalyptos, meaning
"covered," which refers to
its bud coverings. The
eucalyptus plant is native
to Australia and Tasmania,
although hybrids also came
from New Guinea, the
Philippines and Java.
Vase Life
20 days or longer.
Care and
Handling
Use of gloves recommended to
prevent sticky hands.
Design
Uses
The plant's attractive,
silvery foliage is useful as
a fragrant filler or to lend
vertical or horizontal drama
to designs. Just remember
that eucalyptus' strong
scent may overpower other
fragrances. Eucalyptus also
dries beautifully. To air
dry, bind a bunch of stems
together and hang them
upside down in a
well-ventilated, dry place. |
Flowers