How to Care for Nerium oleander (Oleander)

Korean name: 협죽도

Oleander is a shrub with clusters of showy flowers and long, leathery dark green leaves. It is commonly used as an ornamental garden plant and grows well in sunny, dry conditions. All parts of the plant are highly toxic and should be handled with care.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: warning, danger, caution
• Traits: ornamental, toxic, drought-tolerant, flowering
• Also known as: Oleander, Rosebay

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun and bright locations.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Tolerates normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Nerium oleander?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Nerium oleander?

It likes Prefers full sun and bright locations.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is preferred..

Is Nerium oleander safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Nerium oleander good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Tolerates normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer..