Oleander
Nerium oleander · Apocynaceae
Mediterranean shrub with abundant summer blooms.
Shrubs · Outdoor Plants · Flowers · Toxic Plants · Fast Growing Plants
Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Oleander is a drought-tolerant highly floriferous shrub, but every part is highly toxic.
How to grow it
Full sun, tolerant of heat and salt.
Watering
Sparing, avoid standing water.
Light
Direct sun.
Soil
Any, as long as it drains.
Fertilizing
Every 6 weeks in season.
Pruning
Late winter, wearing gloves (toxic sap).
Repotting
Every 3 years if potted.