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How do you get rid of a eucalyptus odor in a wreath?

Lauren Kurtz
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Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.

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The best solution is to buy a wreath that does not include eucalyptus. If you already own the wreath, the odor will dissipate over time.

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Is glycerin the same as the glycol found in radiator coolant?

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No ethylene glycol is not the same as glycerin. Your local home improvement store can advise on the right solution for you.

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After the water boils, can I pour it in the pot, or should I wait until it cools off?

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No. You shouldn't pour it into the pot, especially if it is a mud or plastic pot.

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If I want to use eucalyptus bark for crafts, do I need to use something to preserve it?

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Not necessarily, though the bark will be more brittle if you do not preserve it.

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Can I preserve a long strand of eucalyptus garland in a garbage bag in a refrigerator for a month if I mist it?

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Possibly, though you could preserve it for much longer if you use a water and glycerin solution.

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Are you putting branches into boiling hot water or allowing the water to cool? Also, can you preserve branches with pods, and do the pods preserve well?

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The water you use in the solution doesn't need to be boiling, though it could be. You can allow the solution to cool before placing the branches in it, or you could place them in it while it is still hot. Pods are generally not preserved along with eucalyptus branches, but you could give it a shot -- perhaps your particular species of eucalyptus will preserve well.

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Can I dry eucalyptus without glycerin? I am allergic to glycerin.

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Yes, you can, but it will be brittle. I have several pieces of dried eucalyptus, and the leaves crunch easily.

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