Nerium oleander (Nerium oleander) is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 5 meters. Its growth is fast. It has lanceolate, leathery, green leaves. Its flowers are either single or double and have red, salmon, white, yellow, pink and orange hues. Blooms in summer. Many parts of it are toxic, which is due to the toxic substance neriin, and is intended to protect the plant from animal attacks.
The most suitable positions are the sunny ones, but it also grows in semi-shade. Withstands windy locations. It has no special requirements on soil. It grows in a variety of soils, such as poor, saline, etc. Still, it does not present problems at high temperatures, but if the temperature drops below 0°C, the plant can be destroyed. It is resistant to lack of water and can survive even in arid gardens.
Prune the oleander after it blooms to give it shape and direction. Remove its dry branches and withered flowers. If you do not prune it, its branches may bend and tilt under the weight. You can add a complete and balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn. Finally, in the spring and early summer, we recommend a spraying with an ecological preparation of summer pulp for the preventive treatment of scabies and cotton insects that infect the oleander every year.
Pot 15 cm- 1.5 L Plant height 1m
