Apocynaceae
Oleander: Full Sun Plant
Nerium oleander
Oleander is easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires minimal maintenance but must be handled with extreme care due to its high toxicity.
Every 7 days
Direct sun
5° - 40°C
30% - 60%
Categories
What is Oleander?
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a medium-care plant from the Apocynaceae family. Nerium oleander is a vigorous, evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its abundant and long-lasting floral display. Native to the Mediterranean region, it features leathery, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers. It is exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and salt-tolerant, t...
Oleander grows up to 6.0m, with spread of 300cm, watering every 7 days, 5°C â 40°C, 30â60% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Care Guide
How to Water
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant.
Lighting
Place in the sunniest spot possible; at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight is necessary for prolific blooming.
Ideal Soil
While adaptable to most soils, it prefers a well-draining mix with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH.
Recommended Pot
Use a large, heavy ceramic or terracotta pot with excellent drainage to support its size and prevent tipping.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Rotate
Every 14 days
Repot
Every 730 days
About Oleander
Nerium oleander is a vigorous, evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its abundant and long-lasting floral display. Native to the Mediterranean region, it features leathery, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers. It is exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and salt-tolerant, though all parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides and are extremely toxic if ingested.
How to Propagate
Semi-hardwood Cuttings
- Always wear gloves and eye protection when cutting Oleander.
- Cuttings can also be rooted easily in a jar of water.
- 1 Take Cuttings
Cut a 15cm tip from a healthy, non-flowering stem. Wear gloves to avoid contact with toxic sap.
- 2 Prepare Stem
Remove the lower leaves, leaving only the top two or three leaves.
- 3 Planting
Dip the end in rooting hormone and plant in a moist mix of perlite and peat moss.
Materials needed:
Characteristics
Max height
6.0m
Spread
3.0m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
In the language of flowers, Oleander often symbolizes caution or complicated love, but it also represents resilience in harsh conditions.
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