Oleander , or Nerium Nerium oleander , is an evergreen plant shrub that has leathery , vane - shaped parting and profuse little flower in clustering in white , pinkish and yellow . It opt a dry , mild climate with plenty of sunniness . It maturate quickly to make good privateness hedge or screens . Generally , oleander requires little sustentation , so if your Nerium oleander is not blooming , double your efforts to supply the industrial plant ’s basic want .

Planting Oleander

Though oleander can adapt to a diversity of soils , it is best to plant them in full sun . According to the International Oleander Society , want of sufficient cheer can affect the plant life ’s ability to blossom . embed the oleander only as deep as it was in the container . you’re able to split the root - ball halfway from the bottom to the top of the clod to encourage root spreading . The industrial plant will benefit from added organic matter like compost , manure or peat moss . Water the plant life thoroughly after planting . Do not prune after plant .

Pruning Oleander

Nerium oleander blossom bloom on new growth , so when pruning leave alone enough fresh growth to allow buds to develop . Cut just above the leaf node . crop off small sucker and broken or drained branch . For ripe shrub that will not blossom , cut back to 1/3 to stimulate vigorous growth on the arm .

Heat and Light for Oleander

Nerium oleander blooming depends on how much sunlight is available to it . If your oleander is not blooming , make certain that other flora is not blocking the sunshine to plant . trim back Tree and other bushes to allow sun to the rose bay for at least four to six hours each daylight . Protect rose bay from temperature below 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit by bringing them indoors or coating . Temperatures this low will damage bloom and can kill the plant . Healthy rose bay plants can tolerate mellow temperatures and impregnable sun .

Water Requirements for Oleander

Oleander is drought - resistant when well - establish . Provide extra watering for younger plant which may flower ill or not at all if conditions are very dry . Allow piss to gazump in deep . Oleanders have high water need during flower time , which is from early summertime to autumn .

Fertilizing Oleander

Oleander generally does not require extra fertiliser , but some dirt types may not have enough nutrient to brook flowering . The " Houston Chronicle " urge fertilizing Nerium oleander in the outpouring and in the fall with a balanced fertilizer . Additional potassium can be added to aid efflorescence . sign that the oleander need extra fertilizer include small leaf growth , short distance between nodes , no concluding growth on stems and poor blooming .

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