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Oleander (Nerium oleander) Care Guide

Care guide for Oleander: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Oleander

📷 Raúl A. Ruiz M. · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Oleander is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.8).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~3.7 m (12.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.