Eucalyptus Uses: 7 Ways to Use It Dried and Fresh

By Lauren Rose Correa, July 16, 2025

I have always loved eucalyptus! The scent is wonderful, and it looks pretty as well. I frequently buy bunches of it for a few dollars from my local Produce Junction, and recently I started caring for my very own eucalyptus plants, which are thriving. You may be wondering about eucalyptus uses, especially if you adore its scent.

Eucalyptus Uses: What to Do with Eucalyptus

If you enjoy eucalyptus, this post is for you! Here are six easy uses for eucalyptus that will help you to enjoy yours long after the bouquet has dried out.

Potpourri

I love the scent of dried eucalyptus, and it can make a great potpourri! Dry your eucalyptus by hanging the bunch upside down (I use a string to suspend it from a curtain rod in my kitchen). Once dried, cut the leaves off and place them in a bowl or basket. Display the bowl or basket anywhere you’d like to scent the area with fragrant eucalyptus.

Sachets

I recently made these easy DIY sachets with a combination of dried lavender and dried eucalyptus inside. They are yet another way to add a fragrant touch to a drawer, closet, bathroom, and more!

Display as a Bouquet

I love a bouquet of dried eucalyptus! The stems are so beautiful and look great on display. I have about three stems on display in a pink vase in my living room. I also often get fresh bouquets from Produce Junction and display the full bouquet on my kitchen table in a vase.

Add Greenery to Floral Arrangements

How to Arrange Flowers: Closeup of a white hydrangea floral arrangement

Eucalyptus looks beautiful in an arrangement with other flowers – and it also adds a special scent! You can do this for an everyday bouquet to display in your home, or you can do this for a DIY bouquet for a wedding.

Place in Your Shower or Bath

Eucalyptus Uses: Eucalyptus attached to shower head

To add a fragrance to your shower or bath, hang your bunch of eucalyptus upside down from your shower head. I tried this popular trick, and it gave such a lovely scent to my shower! The steam really helps the fragrance to fill the room.

Steamy Decongestant

Eucalyptus can help relieve your sinuses! Simply place the leaves in a pot of boiling water. With a towel over your head, inhale the steam for instant relief. Here are some other ways to decongest with eucalyptus.

Pair Eucalyptus and Lavender

Eucalyptus pairs well with other scents, but in my opinion, it is so beautiful when paired with lavender. I often will place eucalyptus and lavender essential oils together in my diffuser to scent my home. I even paired the scents together in a homemade candle that I crafted.