Common
name: "Common Oleander" or "Rose
Bay"
Latin name: Nerium oleander 'Roseum'
Native
to: The Mediterranean
Growth habit: A columnar bush or tree with an open
appearance. Also found trained as a tree with either a strait
trunk, braided trunks or a spiraled trunk.
Flowers: Yes, several vibrant colors are available.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for aphids and
spider mites.
Caution: This plant is
extremely poisonous. Keep away from children and pets.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Oleander Tree
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Common Oleanders" are usually
available during the spring and summer. They can be used outdoors
during the summer as a patio plant. Be sure to bring indoors
before first frost. Their vibrant flowers will cover the entire
canopy of the plant. Check for water daily when used outdoors.
Indoors check for water 3 times per week until you've become
accustomed to it's water needs. Nerium can consume a lot of water.
Water this plant very thoroughly... allowing a small amount of
water to sit in it's saucer.
Feed monthly during the spring and summer. During the winter
months feed bi-monthly if the plant is growing. Propagation by
stem cuttings is difficult. Oleanders are available in small
6" pots thru large specimen plants in the form of bushes,
trees (standards), braids and spiraled trunks.
