How to store eucalyptus dried and fresh

Eucalyptus is very capricious in terms of storage. Therefore, just a few recommendations will help preserve the element of the bouquet or the raw material for the medicine for as long as possible.

Proper storage of fresh eucalyptus

At first, it is important to know that you need to cut the stem using a sharp knife or pruning shears. In order not to injure the plant and make a “correct” hole that will absorb water while in the vase. The lower part of the branches must be cleared of leaves before being sent into the water. Otherwise, “advance” rotting may begin. Ideally, when storing eucalyptus, it will be stored in a room with temperatures from 2 ° C to 5 ° C, with high humidity, away from a heat source and draft.

If these conditions are maintained, eucalyptus stems can last and have an aesthetic appearance for two weeks.

You can also wrap eucalyptus branches in cling film and place them in a refrigerator.

Proper storage of dried eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is dried for medicinal purposes. Therefore, when storing the plant in this form, it is important to preserve the essential oils.

If the eucalyptus has been dried in the fresh air, then it can also be stored in cotton bags, in a suspended state, in a place where the thermometer warms up to 22-23 ° C. Before storing, the branches can be chopped or left whole. Also, the healing plant can be placed in an airtight glass container and placed in a dark, non-humid place.

If you correctly follow the recommendations for preserving dried eucalyptus, it will remain in good condition for 2 years.