Family: Myrtaceae
Scientific name: Eucalyptus deglupta
Common name: Rainbow Eucalyptus
Origin: Philippines
Overwhelmingly beautiful eucalyptus because of its colourful trunk. In contrast to most other species of Eucalyptus, this species is not present in Australia. The tree grows in the tropical forests of the Philippines and is not resistant to frost. The species, however, can also be kept as a houseplant, which you should water regularly. Provide a sunny spot.
Sowing description: Sow seeds on the surface of sowing mix and keep the soil constantly moist. Let them germinate at around 25 degC on a bright spot. You can stimulate the germination by constantly increasing the amount of light.
Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 10 degrees Celsius
Photo 2: Forest en Kim Starr (CCA-3.0 Wikipedia)