Oleander. A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful flowers. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
Nerium oleander
A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Nerium |
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Species | oleander |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Oleander |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Thin out overgrown plants |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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