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oleander (Nerium oleander)

Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a beautiful, evergreen shrub known for its fragrant, colorful flowers, but it is highly toxic.

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Water thoroughly when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures

Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 29°C. Can tolerate brief periods of cooler weather.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.8-6 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

100000

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Synonyms
Nerion oleandrum St.-Lag.
Nerium atropurpureum Bürger
Nerium carneum Dum.Cours.
Nerium flavescens Spin
Nerium floridum Salisb.
Nerium indicum Mill.
Nerium japonicum Gentil
Nerium kotschyi Boiss.
Nerium latifolium Mill.
Nerium lauriforme Lam.
Nerium madonii M.Vincent
Nerium mascatense A.DC.
Nerium odoratissimum Wender.
Nerium odoratum Lam.
Nerium odorum Aiton
Nerium splendens Paxton
Nerium thyrsiflorum Paxton
Oleander indica (Mill.) Medik.
Oleander vulgaris Medik.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusNerium
  • speciesNerium oleander
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested.

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