Eucalyptus
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Two named species sit in this range, Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) at 150cm and White Box (Eucalyptus albens) at 110cm, with RealTex colour variation through the matte grey-green foliage. The 32cm plant is UV resistant, carrying UVTex inhibitors bonded within the leaf for covered outdoor positions.
Choosing Artificial Eucalyptus for a Native Australian Look
Eucalyptus is the genus most Australians read as local without being told, and the tell is how the leaf hangs: matte, grey-green, held vertically rather than flat to the sun. This range names its species instead of selling a generic gum. Red Box, Eucalyptus polyanthemos, is a 150cm tree with the rounded juvenile foliage florists call silver dollar, and White Box, Eucalyptus albens, a 110cm potted tree with narrower leaves. A 77cm cut stem and a 32cm UV-resistant plant complete the four.
Four pieces and what each one does
Prices run from $9.95 for the 32cm plant to $149.95 for the 150cm Red Box. The 110cm White Box is a bench or hearth-height tree; the 150cm Red Box is a floor tree for a corner or the end of a hallway. The 77cm stem at $14.95 is bought in multiples, and a handful fills a tall vessel.
Where eucalyptus sits well
Grey-green foliage cools a warm palette, so eucalyptus works against brick, terracotta, spotted gum and sandstone where a glossy tropical leaf would fight the room. It suits native courtyards, coastal interiors, cafes and styling shoots. The 32cm plant is UV resistant and workable on a covered ledge; the two trees are interior pieces.
Choosing between species and stems
Rounded Red Box foliage reads decorative and is the shape most people picture in an arrangement. Narrower White Box foliage reads like a mature gum in a landscape and suits a native planting reference. Stems split between a vase, a shelf and a table setting, while potted trees answer a floor position. Broader indoor options sit in the artificial potted plants range.
Why Designer Plants
55,000+ Australian installations. Across homes, offices and commercial projects.
RealTex leaf detail. Matte finish and colour variation through the grey-green foliage.
Recycling programme. End-of-life pieces are taken back through the Designer Plants artificial greenery recycling programme.
Australia-wide delivery. Door-to-door tracking on every order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which eucalyptus species are in this range?
Two are named. Red Box, Eucalyptus polyanthemos, is the 150cm tree with rounded juvenile foliage, and White Box, Eucalyptus albens, is the 110cm potted tree with narrower leaves. The 77cm stem and the 32cm plant are generic gum foliage rather than a named species. For species questions on a specified palette, call 1800 617 341.
Are fake eucalyptus and artificial eucalyptus the same thing?
Yes, the two terms cover the same product and Designer Plants uses artificial throughout. What separates a convincing gum from an unconvincing one is finish rather than wording: real eucalyptus foliage is matte and slightly dusty, so anything with a high gloss on the leaf reads wrong immediately, whatever it is called.
Can artificial eucalyptus stems be put in a vase with water?
No water is needed, which is the point of them. The 77cm stem stands dry in a vessel and holds its shape indefinitely. Stems can be trimmed shorter with secateurs where a lower vase is being filled, and the branch splits into smaller sprigs for table settings.
Is artificial eucalyptus suitable for outdoor use?
The 32cm plant is UV resistant and suits a covered ledge, a sheltered planter or an undercover courtyard. The 110cm White Box and 150cm Red Box trees, and the 77cm stem, are interior pieces and should not be left in exposed sun.
How does artificial eucalyptus compare with other artificial potted plants?
Eucalyptus is one of the few ranges that reads as Australian rather than tropical, because of the vertical leaf hang and the muted grey-green. Most of the artificial potted plants range is broadleaf and darker green, which suits a lush interior. Eucalyptus suits a native, coastal or bush-referencing palette where that lushness would be out of place.
Does artificial eucalyptus have the scent of the real thing?
No. The oil that produces the scent of living gum foliage is not present, so there is nothing to release and nothing to fade. This is often the reason it is chosen for health settings, consulting rooms and dining spaces, where the look is wanted without any fragrance at all.
How many eucalyptus stems are needed for an arrangement?
It depends on the vessel neck rather than its height. A narrow-necked bottle holds its shape with two or three of the 77cm stems, while a wide urn needs enough to close the opening or the arrangement falls open. Buying a few more than seems necessary is the safer approach, since spare stems split down for table use.
How is artificial eucalyptus cleaned?
Dust with a soft dry brush. The matte, slightly powdery surface is what makes the foliage read as a real gum leaf, so avoid any polish, leaf shine or aerosol, which leaves a sheen the species never has. A damp cloth is fine on the trees if dust has built up.
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Eucalyptus is specified where a fitout brief calls for a native planting palette, in cafes, co-working floors, health settings, visitor centres and civic interiors.
Named species for a documented palette. Red Box and White Box are identified on the product itself, which matters when a landscape schedule lists species rather than generic greenery.
Stems for volume styling. The 77cm stem is the practical unit for table settings, reception vessels and repeat installations, where the same look is needed across twenty rooms rather than one lobby.
Covered outdoor positions. The 32cm UV-resistant plant suits sheltered ledges and planter boxes; the 110cm and 150cm trees are interior pieces.
Bulk stem quantities are confirmed on enquiry.
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