🌱 Orleander
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About Orleander
Nerium oleander is a prolific evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its abundant, colorful summer flowers and dense, thriller-like foliage. It is widely used in warm climates for hedges and ornamental borders but is highly toxic if ingested. Proper handling and placement away from children and pets are essential due to its poisonous properties.
🌱 Detailed Care Guide
📐 Growth & Structure
📅 Phenology
🌍 Ecology
✨ Usage & Benefits
- ornamental
- fragrant
⚠️ Safety & Traits
🌱 Propagation
🐛 Pests & Diseases
📝 Expert Advice
Propagate primarily from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer. If sowing from seed, use warm, bright conditions with well-drained soil and a light seedcoat scar; germination can be slow and uneven.
Nerium oleander responds well to establishment training on a stake or espalier. Avoid heavy pruning in the first year; provide bright, well-drained soil and protection from frost. Use gloves and eye protection when handling all parts of the plant due to toxicity.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning into old wood in young plants; remove dead wood and trim for form.
🤝 Companion Plants
These plants grow well together:
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