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Dig a hole 2 to 3 times wider and slightly deeper than the root ball. Remove plant from container and tease out roots if potbound. Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Fill in the hole with soil, tamp down gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly.
The genus name Nerium is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name for the plant nẽrion (νήριον), which is in turn derived from the Greek for water, nẽros (νηρός), because of the natural habitat of the oleander along rivers and streams. The origins of the species name are disputed.
- N. oleander
- Nerium, L.
Jan 29, 2023 · Add compost to loosen the soil. Loosen roots in the ball, and put the plant into the ground so the root ball's top is flush with the ground. Place dirt back into the hole, and gently step on the soil to remove air pockets, then water. When to Plant: Plant oleander in cooler weather, such as in the spring or fall.
May 4, 2023 · Learn how to care for oleander, a heat-loving, evergreen shrub that produces pink or white flowers in summer. Find out where to plant, how to prune, and how to propagate this toxic ornamental plant.
- Lynn Mcalpine
Mar 26, 2023 · Learn about the history, cultivation, propagation, and care of oleander shrubs, a flowering plant with vibrant flowers and evergreen leaves. Find out how to grow oleander in different zones, how to prune and maintain them, and what pests and diseases to watch out for.
- Pink, purple, red, white/green
- North Africa and eastern Mediterranean
- Low
- Evergreen flowering ornamental shrub
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The oleander caterpillar is the most damaging pest of oleanders. Young oleander caterpillars feed in groups, skeletonizing young shoots. Mature caterpillars are highly visible – up to 2 inches long, orange-red with black tufts of hair. A severe infestation can strip a plant bare of leaves in a few days.
Feb 15, 2023 · Learn everything you need to know about oleander plants, a popular ornamental species with many varieties and colors. Find out how to plant, care, and prune oleanders, as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
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