Nerium oleander
Nerium oleander is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family. All parts of the plant are very poisonous; however, Oleander can be used for medicinal purpose. It has green-grey, simple, narrow and short-stalked leaves. It have also five-petaled tubular flowers grouped in clusters and can be red or pink in the wild, and white, yellow or purple in cultivars. The fruit consists of a pair of follicles.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Nerium/ Oleander |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Nerium oleander |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | White / pink / Red Yellow / Purple |
| Height | 2 -> 6 m |
| Habitat | Along rivers and streams |
| Altitude | Tell us |
| Bloom Time | June -> October |
| Plant Type | Shrub, small tree, Ornamental, Outdoor, Toxic |
| Fruit Type | Follicle |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine, Ornamental |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade, light shade |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Moist |
| Soil Type | Mixture |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | red spider and mealybugs |
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